Julius Caesar Character Journals
Students created a Roman identity for themselves. For each Act of the play Julius Caesar, the students
will write a 100-word journal entry from the point of view of the character they created. They should
consider how normal citizens of Rome would react to and be affected by events in the play.
There will be 5 journal entries in total, each worth 100 points for a total of 500 points.
Journal 1: February 15, 44 BC
What was happening in your character’s life during the events of Act 1? In Act 1, key events include the
celebration (Lupercal festival) that honored Caesar, the soothsayer’s warning, and rumors that Caesar will
become king.
Journal 2: March 15th, 44 BC
What was happening in your character’s life during the events of Act 2? Key events include the
supernatural storm, Cassius throwing letters into Brutus’s window, the conspirators sneaking around at
night, Calpurnia’s dream, and rumors that the Senate will offer a crown to Caesar today.
Journal 3: March 15th, 44 BC (later that day)
What was happening in your character’s life during the events of Act 3? Key events include the death of
Julius Caesar, chaos in the streets, rumors about who killed him and why, and news that Brutus and
Antony will speak at Caesar’s funeral.
Journal 4: March 17, 44 BC
What was happening in your character’s life during the events of Act 3, Scene 2? Key events include
Caesar’s funeral, Brutus’s and Antony’s speeches, Caesar’s will, rioting in the streets, and the citizens of
Rome turning against the conspirators.
Journal 5: September 17, 43 BC (A year and a half after Caesar’s funeral)
What was happening in your character’s life during the events of Acts 4 and 5? Key events include
Caesar’s nephew Octavius taking power along with Antony and Lepidus, who form the triumvirate. These
men began their reign by murdering two hundred of Rome’s political leaders. They also change Caesar’s
will to reduce the amount of money the common people will receive from Caesar. Cassius and Brutus
gathered their armies in northern Greece and are prepared to battle for the future of Rome.