Antagonist: “the antagonist of a novel, short story, drama, or narrative poem is the character or force against which the main character or protagonist is pitted.” No lines for the antagonist, but is Brutus.
Conflict: “a conflict is a struggle between opposing forces that move a plot forward. The conflict provides the interest or suspense in a short story, drama, novel, narrative poem, or nonfiction narrative. Conflict may be external, with a character being pitted against some outside force – another person, a physical obstacle, nature, or society. Conflict may also be internal, occurring within a character.” The conflict in Julius Caesar is that Brutus feels that Caesar is being too “ambitious” and over-powering, but Antony is like “WHOA bro! Wait a second!” and trying to prove that he wasn’t, by reminding them that Caesar denied the crown three times. So Brutus just goes and kills of Caesar, and then there’s all this drama about Caesar dying in vain and whatnot.
Foreshadowing: “is a writer’s use of hints or clues that suggest what events will occur later in a narrative. The use of foreshadowing creates suspense while preparing readers for what is to come.” When the psychic tells Caesar to “beware the ides of March,” they were saying “Dude, you’re gonna die. Just saying.” And he definitely did.
Mood: “is the feeling, or atmosphere, that a writer creates for the reader.” No one specific line, there’s a serious, dark, and sad tone through the whole thing.
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