Many people had heard of the ancient Romans at least once in their lives and even perhaps they have heard of the Elizabethan people too. They have contributed to history in many forms. The ancient roman period was from 100-40 BCE and the Elizabethan Era was during the 16th century when Queen Elizabeth I was in power. We have seen many aspects of roman and Elizabethan culture but have you ever wondered what the these two distinct time periods have in common? Despite that the romans and the Elizabethan people were from complete different time periods, they still shared some similarities. For example, the roman and Elizabethan era time periods both had a similar way of dressing, government structure, social structure, etc. but the main thing …show more content…
One of the things that they had in common was that they both had a holiday that honored the dead. In ancient Rome, people celebrated Lemuria on the days of May 9, 11, and 13. The romans believed that the souls of their deceased ancestors would come back to haunt them on those days if they didn’t keep them happy. They did things such as walk barefoot, throw beans behind their shoulders, and make noise with pots. The Elizabethan people celebrated the dead on October 31st on all Hallow's Eve. They also believed that the souls of people would return. They did things such as wearing masks, and making bonfires. Both time periods had a way to celebrate the dead even though they were in distinct …show more content…
In his play of Julius Caesar, we encounter a Roman holiday called the Ides of March. The roman calendar is set up different than ours. On March 15 the calendar marks the first day of spring and the first day in the roman calendar. That means that the Idesvof March is basically like a New Year's day. It is also the day Caesar is brutally stabbed to death Brutus and other men. Before Caesar dies, a soothsayer warns Caesar of the Ides of March. According to the play, "A soothsayer bids you beware the Ides of March." This Shakespearean quote is an allusion because you can say it on March 15 to warn someone and they know it’s a reference to Julius Caesar. In Elizabethan London they had a special holiday called Lamma's Day where they would celebrate the harvest season and have a special mass at church to give thanks to the year's harvest. Lamma's Day connects to Shakespeare because the day before was Juliet's, from Romeo and Juliet, actual birthday. Shakespeare left the exact birth date and age of Juliet the same as in real life. According to Romeo and Juliet, "On Lamma's day Eve at night shall she be fourteen." Now that I know what these holidays are, it is easier to understand what Shakespeare was talking about. Knowing what these holidays are makes one realize the importance that these holidays had and what it had to do with Shakespeare and his literature
Another part of the cultures to compare is infra-structure. In Pompeii, they had aqueducts, which was an advanced water piping system and stone roads. In Achen, the most they had was ruins of the Roman civilization. This relates to the affect of trade in the time periods.
Julius Caesar elected himself as the dictator of Rome. He became a favorite to many of the people of the lower classes. Unlike many leaders, Caesar valued the poor. Most people agreed with his decisions, but some of the higher classes’ did not. On March 15 44 BCE, now called the Ides of March, a few of Caesars’ closest peers decided to murder Caesar. Marcus Brutus killed Julius Caesar, on March 15.
The Elizabethan Era was a Golden Age for the English people during the late 1500s and early 1600s. This time period is referred to as the English Renaissance because new ideas were introduced to Elizabethan daily life. People enjoyed learning; they enjoyed art, culture, music, and food. The people also enjoyed celebrating many customs and festivals. These celebrations became a major part of daily life, and there were many customs to celebrate.
Unlike with the Feast of Lupercal, we know the origin of the Ides of March. It was associated with the assassination of Julius Caesar. The Ides of March was dated on the Ro...
Unlike Romeo’s adolescents Juliet once again breaks free from that stereotype right before she is going to drink the potion that makes her look dead. She is worried about if she “wake[s] before the time that Romeo comes to redeem [her]” (4.3,35-end). By this she means that she fears that Romeo will not be there by the time she wakes up and she will be stuck in the tomb with all the dead bodies which will inturn make her go crazy. Juliet though she is not as bad as Romeo still makes some adolescent choices that really affect he life like marrying Romeo and also killing herself.
Different cultures have different holiday traditions. At this time of year different cultures are preparing to celebrate Halloween or the Día de los Muertos.These two holidays occur around the same time of year. October 31st is Halloween and the Day of the Dead begins on November 1st and ends on November 2nd. Halloween is an American tradition and the Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico, and other Latin American countries. Both holidays share some similarities but also have some differences.Some common themes between the two holidays are food and religion. For example, Pumpkin is associated with both holidays. And Christianity is the religion associated with both holidays. The symbols for these holidays share some similarities , for example skulls. While Halloween also is associated with ghosts and witches. A big
The Roman Era and the Feudal Era had many differences and comparisons between them. The Roman Era was gevorn by a king and the lower priest underneath him. The Feudal Era was almost like the Roman Era small communities were formed around the local lord and the manor. The lord owned the land and everything in it.
“Remember March, March 15th. Didn’t great Caesar bleed for the sake of justice?” afterwards Brutus reminds Cassias of the reason he killed Caesar it was to save Rome, Great Caesar bled so Rome could live. Brutus loved Caesar as a friend, but he did not think he would be right to lead. “The only way is to kill Caesar.
When the soothsayer cries out “Beware the ides of march”(312; act1,sc2) he is truly laying the groundwork for the rest of the events leading up to Caesar’s assassination. Although Julius dismisses the soothsay with a simple “he is a dreamer, let us leave him. Pass.” (313; act1, sc2) the reader realizes that this date will prove important in the near future. To the audience, the prophecies are dramatic irony-when Caesar is warned about the ides of March, we already know what is going to happen to him. (Farrow) That one simple dialogue sets the stage for the rest of the plot to advance swiftly.
In conclusion, you can see that both of these ages were very different. From the churches, to the military, to the gods, and the people. These empires were very strong, and would fight to the end of them. The medieval age was based on the high of the Roman age and Rome that of the Greek age. Both of these empires was a big impact of that of the modern today. No matter how far you go back, something will always be based on another.
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The Seer warns Caesar to 'Beware the Sides of March' (the fifteenth of March), which he foresees to hold terrible danger for Caesar. However, the snares are still a bit snare. Caesar thinks him to be a common fool and does not pay attention to him. I will be a sailor. However, it is later seen that if Caesar had heeded the soothsayer's warnings he might have escaped his death as the conspiracy chooses that very day to carry out their planned murder.
... also brought over their customs that we have adapted such as the rituals that we do during a funeral for a loved one, by giving them a proper burial.
Act 3 Scene 2 of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Act 3 Scene 2 is most definitely a pivotal episode in the play. In this essay, I will be explaining why that is the case. In the previous Scene, Act 3 Scene 1, Caesar refuses to read the Soothsayer's warning. He mocks the soothsayer by saying, "the ides of March is coming.
When the Soothsayer says, “Beware the ides of March.”(I.ii.18). He is setting up the death of Caesar, allowing the reader to realize that the date will be very significant to the play. This dialogue already sets up the stage for the plot to progress rapidly. Although, once Caesar leaves the stage, Brutus and Cassius are shown. Brutus begins to speak of his worries, “[...]I turn the trouble of my countenance/Merely upon myself. Vexed I am.”(I.ii.37-38). Brutus’ next few lines expresses his conflicts, showing his weakness towards Cassius. Cassius is able to easily swoop in and influence Brutus, without having to break a sweat, to follow through with his conspiracy to kill Caesar. The superstition does not actually come true without the actions of Cassius and Brutus. The exhibition of Brutus’ fear and the manipulation of Cassius, both set up the play to continue and also enhances the foreshadowing. The second warning given to Caesar is from Calpurnia. Caesar repeats what is spoken to him, “She dreamt she saw my statue/Which like a fountain with an hundred of spouts/Did it run pure blood[...]”(II.ii.76-78). Caesar is shown to heed this warning and it does describe what will happen on the ides of March. He repeats this to indicate his belief in his wife. Although, Decius manages to convince him to come. He states, “It was a vision fair and fortunate:[...]/great Rome shall