On a cloudy Thursday morning (27th November), the 3rd years adventured into Rathfarnham’s Ely’s Arch to perform their own production of Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar’ around 400 years after it was first staged. Following our study of the play, the 3rd years got to engage in some active learning and bring ancient Rome to us.
With our very own Brutus (which I performed), Marcus Antony (Matthew BB), Cassius (Munir) and ancient Roman citizens (Emmet, Ianis, Matthew, Jacob, Alicia), we explored Shakespeare’s art of persuasion and touched on Aristotle’s triangle of rhetoric as they cried out “Liberty, Freedom, Enfranchisement".
From fake dead bodies wrapped in bloody togas to the 3rd years learning off entire speeches by heart, we truly gave the Globe Theatre a run for their money.
Thanks to our English teachers Ms. Talbot and Mrs. Wieder, the 3rd years got to experience the play right in front of them while also having a fun time away from school.
By Vihaan Brutus R
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