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Shakespeare based his play Julius Caesar on the works of Plutarch.

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Is Julius Caesar based on a real person?

Yes, Julius Caesar ruled Rome around 55 BC. Shakespeare's plays were mostly based on facts.He was. He was assassinated on March 15th


What is the setting at the beginning of the flim Julius Caesar?

There have been several films of Julius Caesar, but all of them keep the setting of the historical events the play is based on: Ancient Rome in the first century BC. There have stage plays which have used different settings, but no films (at least no well-known ones).


What historian did Shakespeare use as a source for writing Julius Caesar?

It was probably based on the translation of the Ancient Greek historian, Plutarch, by Sir Thomas North.Addition:Shakespeare used Thomas North's English translation of Plutarch's The Life of Caesar and the Life of Brutus.


Who is the protaganist in Julius Caesar?

It is Julius Caesar because the whole story, actions of people, conspiracies, battles and deaths are the events based upon this one man and a result of his character in the play.


How is Julius Caesar the play similar to the movie?

There have been several movies made based on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, and you would have to specify which one you are talking about before it could be compared to the play.


Is the tragedy of Julius Caesar fiction or non?

It is nonfiction. The play was based on events that actually occurred. It portrayed Julius Caesar's life and his untimely, tragic death at the hands of his supposed friends.


What is the play Julius Caesar based on?

Historical fact, as outlined in the book Plutarch's Lives.


What had inspired the dramatist to go into historical events and base hi plot of Julius Caesar?

William Shakespeare based his play Julius Caesar on Sir Thomas North's translation of Plutarch's Life of Brutus and Life of Caesar. Plutarch's biographies of important Romans were popular in Shakespeare's days.


What city was Julius Caesar born in?

Julius CaesarBorn: between 100 B.C. and 102 B. C.Birthplace: some say birthplace is unknown, while others say he was born in Rome Italy.Died: 44 B.C. (assassination)He was brought up in a suburb of Rome called Suburra so it is assumed he was also born there.


How do you spell casarasar?

This may be one of the words based on Caesar (Roman leader): caesar - (noun) dictator, ruler Caesar - (proper noun) any named ruler of the dynasty from Julius Caesar, Caesar Augustus caesarean section - (medical) surgical childbirth


Where did Caesar grow up?

Julius Caesar was born in a small town in Rome. He enjoyed his life as a youny boy was very hard as his father prefered to boss him around than help him and love him like a fater would normally do. There is a movie called gladiator that is based on Julius Caesar and in this movie you will learn that Julius Caesar is a very bad man. This is all the information I can give you and I hope it has helped! Regards Ananomys


How does Cassius persuade Brutus to oppose Caesar?

Firstly, and mainly, he does it by persuasion. Have a look at Act 1, Scene 2 in Julius Caesar, and look at the speeches Cassius makes to Brutus: he makes arguments against Caesar, based on Caesar's ambition.