Question

The Ides of March bears a reference to the 15th of March. Julius Caesar was assassinated on that day in 44 B.C.

Relate this reference to the title of the play, and predict the theme of the play before you start reading it.

Answer 1

The Ides of March recalls the day Julius Caesar was assassinated. The title “Remember Caesar” therefore suggests a warning or reminder connected with danger and possible assassination. Before reading, we might expect a suspenseful play about a threat to someone’s life, perhaps exploring fear and the consequences of misinterpreting a warning.