You will be writing a paper on a topic about William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar.
Requirements:
Your paper should include; an introduction, at least 3 body paragraphs and a conclusion.
The paper needs to be a minimum of 3 pages typed.
Work Cited page - you will use NoodleTools in the library to create your bibliography
You must include one secondary source
Please include 2 quotations from the play and 2 quotations from the secondary source
Topic 1
It has been said that "Deceit wears the garb of innocence" After considering the meaning of the quotation, qrite a critical analysis focsing on what causes the downfall of Caesar and the downfall of Brutus. For example, both characted are betrayed by individuals who wear the mask of friendship. Therefore, although Caesar and Brutus' lives end differently, both of their downfalls were caused by betrayal. Explain their downfall and the effects of their downfalls by backing up assertions with evidence from the text and a secondary source as support.
Topic 2
The role of superstition, omens and fate throughout the work, play a significant part to the play as a whole. Shakespeare incorporated superstition into his work in order to reflect the times in which Julius Caesar lived. Research the role of superstition in Rome and connect your research to the characters' responses to omens that occurred in the play. Again, use evidence from the text and a secondary source as support.
Topic 3
Explain the juxtaposition of Brutus and Antony's speeches. These funeral speeches are presented in the play to purposely be contrasted. What is the significance of this, and what do we learn about their character through the speech? Again, use evidence from the text and a secondary source as support.
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