CBSE solutions for इंग्लिश लिटरेचर रीडर कक्षा १२ chapter 1 - Remember Ceasar [Latest edition]

Given below is an extract from Shakespeare’s play ‘Julius Caesar’ Act I, Scene 2. Pick out the key phrases/sentence in the conversation.

Based on your observation, choose the option which best describes the “intent”

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.

What was Lord Weston’s advice to Roger, his secretary?

Why did Lord Weston suddenly declare that his life was in danger?

Lord Weston tries to protect himself from his ‘assassin’? What are the immediate steps taken by him?

How did Lady Weston react to the ‘death threat’?

How does Lord Weston ‘defuse’ the ‘infernal machine’?

What was the truth about the crumpled piece of paper?

Why did Lady Weston refer to Mr. Caesar as ‘Mr. Brutus’?

Answer the question given below the extract.

1. Who is the speaker?
2. Why is the speaker keen to know what day it was?
3. What impact does the day and date referred to have on the speaker?

Answer the question given below the extract.

1. What was his wish?
2. How had her husband’s wish been granted?
3. Comment on the speaker’s tone as she says these words.

Answer the question given below the extract.

1. What is ‘the thing’ referred to here?
2. Why did it pose a threat to life?
3. Whose life is of ‘great value’ to England? In what way?
4. Why does the speaker consider his life less important? What do these lines convey about the speaker?

Answer the question given below the extract.

1. What was Lady Weston reacting to?
2. Was she right in her assumption? Give a reason.
3. Do you approve of Lady Weston’s reaction to the situation?

Answer the question given below the extract.

1. What had Lord Weston made a note of?
2. How had he described his writing earlier?
3. What is ironical about it?

1. “Remember Caesar is a light-hearted comedy”. Working in a group, discuss the statement. Identify various aspects of the play that contribute to the humour

1. title
2. plot
3. characterisation

2. After the discussion, write a paragraph of 150-200 words bringing out the humour in the play.

Given below are extracts from the play. Study each of these carefully and based on your inference write a character sketch of Lord Weston in about 150-200 words.

Lady Weston’s reaction to the Lord Weston’s predicament presents an interesting character study in contrast. Write a paragraph in about 150-200 words highlighting the contrast, giving relevant instances from the play.

“Detail, my good Roger, attention to detail that is the beginning of greatness.” Discuss how ironically, Lord, Weston lands himself in trouble by “paying attention to detail”, in about 150-200 words.

The play revolves around a ‘perceived threat’ and how Weston and Lady Weston react to it. Reverse their roles with a panic-stricken Lady Weston and a frivolous Lord Weston. In a small group, choose a piece of dialogue from the play and rewrite it to suit the changed roles. Share it by taking parts and reading your script aloud with suitable tone and expression.