Julius Caesar 1.1 Double Meaning: "mender of soles"

The video explores the clever wordplay in a cobbler's statement from a Shakespearean play, highlighting the dual meanings of words like 'soul' and 'safe' in both a literal and religious context. It explains how these words carry Christian connotations that are anachronistic to the play's Roman setting, as the events occurred before the birth of Jesus.

What is the clever second meaning of the cobbler's statement in Shakespeare's play?

• He polishes shoes and sings songs.

• He fixes shoes and writes poetry.

• He mends shoes and teaches history.

• He repairs shoes and saves souls.

In Shakespeare's time, what did the word 'safe' often imply?

• Being saved from eternal damnation

• Being physically protected

• Being financially secure

• Being emotionally stable

What does the term 'anachronistic' mean?

• Out of order with respect to time or history

• In line with current trends

• Ahead of its time

• Perfectly timed

Why are the Christian references in the cobbler's statement considered anachronistic?

• They were invented by Shakespeare.

• They did not exist in ancient Rome.

• They were common in ancient Rome.

• They were misunderstood by audiences.

When did the historical events depicted in the play occur?

• 100 years after the birth of Jesus

• 50 years before the birth of Jesus

• During the time of Jesus

• 200 years before the birth of Jesus