You need to make 2 lists:
Brutus:
List all the quotes that show that Brutus is great; quotes about his strengths, good decisions he made, etc.
Cassius:
List all the quotes that show that Cassius is weak and foolish; quotes about the times he made poor decisions, etc.
Then begin to pair up your quote ideas, one from each list, in ways that match. Explain how the one idea makes Brutus look good and Cassius look bad. One paragraph = each pair of quotes plus your explanation of how the quotes prove that Brutus is a smart choice and Cassius a dumb one.
New quotes = a new paragraph
Introduction: State why Brutus thinks he should rule. Then state why Cassius thinks he should rule. Then you explain which one really should rule and that it can be proven by carefully examining the play.
There are quotes and explanations below.
BRUTUS
Of Noble Heritage Brutus is a Roman nobleman, as was his father (Act 1, Sc. 2, lines 169-171).
Sincere: Brutus truly believes that his role in the assassination is for the good of Rome ( Act 2, Sc. 1, lines 10-34); (Act 3, Sc. 1, lines 178-186).
Honest: He refuses to take bribes (Act 4, Sc. 3, lines 72-89).
Naive: He believes in the essential goodness of those around him (Act 3, Sc. 1, lines 178-190); (Act 5, Sc. 5, lines 38-42).
Philosophical: His philosophies guide his actions and decisions. Finally, his decisions--allowing Marc Antony to speak at Caesar's funeral and to speak last (Act 3, Sc. 1, lines 254-261), and deciding to risk all in one battle at Philippi (Act 4, Sc. 3, lines 228-237)--prove disastrous to the conspirators' cause.
CASSIUS
Envious: Cassius has contempt for Caesar and envies Caesar's position (Act 1, Sc. 2).
Fearful: Cassius is afraid that Caesar has ambitions to be king. He fears what might become of Rome in such an instance.(Act 1, Sc. 2).
Politically Astute: He advises Brutus not to allow Antony to speak. He understands what can happen (Act 1, Sc. 3, lines 325-330); (Act 3, Sc. 1, lines 250-253).
Corrupt: Prior to the battle at Philippi, he is accused by Brutus of taking bribes (Act 4, Sc. 3, lines 9-12).
Military Strategist: His battle plan for Philippi is well thought out and based on sound military principles (Act 4, Sc. 3, lines 219-227).
2006-10-18 14:13:34
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answer #1
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answered by giddhom 2
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2016-12-26 22:52:38
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answer #2
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answered by Anonymous
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