I thought this knife would be perfect to be in Julius Caesar. It belonged to my grandfather about 20 years ago, and was given to my mom later at his old age. This knife was his favorite cooking knife, and it cut through much meat in it's life time. Though it's old, rusty, and unusable now, it has a rich history, and that's why it fits perfectly in Julius Caesar. This play basically revolves around knifes. The first ones are used to kill Caesar, and then Brutus offers to use the same dagger on himself for the people, making an impact. Knifes are also used to kill other characters in the story, such as Titinius, who kills himself, and Cassius who has another stab him. This knife (which was very sharp in it's golden days) would make a perfect addition to the Roman conspiratory arsenal.
Way to connect it to the play! Two questions: What was the "impact" of the dagger? And did you intend to use the repetition?
ReplyDeleteThe impact of the dagger is that it shows Brutus assassinated Caesar for the people, and not personal gain. I believe we discussed this in class.
DeleteYes, i did mean to use the repetition.
The first thing I thought when seeing the knife was the death of Caesar. Great connection from the knife to the death scenes of the play!
ReplyDeleteI like how you explained the knife's history first, because it really gave me a background connection. While it may be deemed "useless," to others, to you and your family it means much more. I completely relate to that. Also, knives did play a significant role in Julius Caesar. Great job.
ReplyDeleteSame with Ben, I thought of the death of Julius Caesar
ReplyDeleteI see how this could be in Rome and go along with the play
Interesting knife haha xD
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ReplyDeleteThis is a great way of connecting to the story while relating to personal things. It gives a better understanding as well!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Cydney. The knife was very important in this story, and deserves more credit for the damage it did to the characters then it has. It was the weapon used for all the murderous and suicidal events that took place. I also enjoyed reading a bit of the background history.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!(:
Great job, I liked how you said, "This knife (which was very sharp in it's golden days)..." I thought that was pretty clever. Great connection.
ReplyDeleteI like how you use the knife to connect to the play other than when it kills Caesar. It shows that the knife has other impacts on the play other than killing like the symbolic meaning of it. Great job.
ReplyDeleteWow, this was very good. As Jessica said, I liked how you mentioned the background of this knife, giving it more meaning.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what everyone said. Giving the meaning of the knife and then relating it to the play. Nice job
ReplyDeleteWow, this was great. One of the best I've read! I really like how you used the knife to connect to not only the killing of Caesar, but other things that happened in the play. That was very refreshing. Amazing job!
ReplyDeletenice idea ! just like mine i also did a knife, and i agree with you i also think that knifes had a major role in this play because everything bad and good revolves around them.
ReplyDeleteNice thumb. XD I really see how it connects to the sucides/dramatic deaths of the play. The knife that is, not the thumb. Just so we are clear...
ReplyDeleteI also like how you included a background of the knife. Good connection, the knife did play a major role in the play.
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting reading about the knife and great job of connecting to the play!
ReplyDeleteYes, a knife, it reminds me of my favorite part of the movie where Ceasar was stabbed 67 times then he ran to Brutus then Ceasar was all "SAVE MEH" then the people who stabbed Ceasar with a knife over 67 times were still holding knives and looked at brutus and brutus looked at them and was all 'aw hell naw, i an't dealing with them' then he stabbed Ceasar. true story.
ReplyDeleteGreat connection. I like how it is simple and true. Plus, you added depth with its history .
ReplyDeletewell done. :)