In Act I of "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar" there appears a shoemaker. Shakespeare never lets us see him again. Suppose the shoemaker is in the crowd that listens to Brutus and Antony, carries away Caesar's body, and then kills the poet Cinna. Write a new scene in which the shoemaker and another character talk about what has happened on the ides of March.
I need help with this because it's hard for me to write in Shakespearean english and I have no ideas. help!!!!!!!!
I suggest you write it first in modern English.
Then do your best to rewrite it in Shakespearean English. But don't try to do both at once.
Certainly! I'd be happy to help you with that. Writing in Shakespearean English can be a challenge, but with a few tips and some creative thinking, we can come up with a new scene that fits seamlessly into the play. Here's an example scene for you:
Scene: A quiet corner near the marketplace.
Characters: Shoemaker (SM) and Citizen (C)
SM: (Sighs) Verily, the events that have unfolded on the ides of March hath left me perplexed. What tidings dost thou bring, fellow citizen?
C: Greetings, good shoemaker. A tragic day it hath been, with the fall of our noble Caesar. Hark, I shall recount the tale as 'twas whispered amongst the crowd.
SM: Pray, speak thy mind. I yearn to know the truth of this monstrous act.
C: After fickle Brutus and his co-conspirators did spill Caesar's lifeblood, Antony delivered a stirring eulogy afore the masses. The people, torn twixt sorrow and curiosity, listened intently as he painted Caesar a hero.
SM: But what became of our beloved ruler's remains?
C: The crowd, in a frenzy of grief, demanded the body of Caesar. A mournful sight it was, as they bore him away, a fallen king amongst the rabble. And lo, the venomous chaos continued, for they mistook a poet named Cinna for the conspirator with the same name, and with wrathful cries, they slew him!
SM: Alack, the unfolding of such mistaken vengeance is a grievous sin. How couldst they confuse the poet for the conspirator?
C: 'Twas the madness that gripped their souls in the wake of Caesar's demise, good sir. Reason abandoned them, and darkness prevailed.
SM: This world hath turned topsy-turvy, where poets meet their untimely end, and in the wake of such untamed emotions. I fear for the stability of our republic.
C: As do we all, noble shoemaker. But let not despair cloud our hearts entirely, for in times of chaos, seeds of change are sown.
SM: True, true. Mayhaps this tragedy shall ignite a fire within the hearts of men, wherein they yearn for a just and honorable Rome once more.
C: Aye, let us hope so, and work toward such a Rome, hand in hand, like cobblers stitching the finest shoes.
SM: Verily, we shall make amends and learn from these darkest hours. Let our actions honor Caesar's memory, and may his spirit guide us forward.
C: Until then, good shoemaker, let us attend to our duties and weave a brighter tapestry for our beloved Rome.
SM: Fare thee well, noble citizen.
C: And fare thee well, good shoemaker.
(They depart, each carrying the weight of the tragedy upon their shoulders.)
Remember, when writing in Shakespearean English, use words and phrases commonly found in his plays. Incorporate iambic pentameter, elevated language, and metaphors to capture the essence of his writing style. Don't hesitate to consult Shakespearean dictionaries or Online Thesauruses with Shakespearean synonyms for help. Good luck with your scene!