Introduction to Julius Caesar

In anticipation of reading Act I of Julius Caesar:   Multi-Paragraph composition - think essay (see the guidelines if you need to review).  Complete an outline first - you will be asked for it Friday.

Topics:  Julius Caesar Act I - Choose 1 topic.  due Friday April 12 by class time

1.  It is sometimes necessary to do things you know are wrong in order to achieve an important goal.
2.  Strange events in the natural world can be signs of things to come in our lives.
3.  You can't have power without making dangerous enemies.
4.  Positive change can be brought about through violence.
5.  There are positive and negative consequences for being too loyal.

If you would like to get ahead on Topics for Act II:  Multi-paragraph again, choose 1 again.

1. Power always corrupts the one who holds it.
2. It is sometimes necessary to take decisive, preemptive action against someone because of what you fear he or she might do later.