English II Honors - EXTRA CREDIT

Shakespearean Dialogue Writing

TASK:

You are to choose one of the following prompts and complete a typed response of not less than two-and-a-half typed pages in length. Your assignment will be worth a maximum of 50 points, with points assigned based on three categories: Organization, Creativity, and Mechanics and Usage.

PROMPTS:

- Pretend you are Cassius. Write a letter to Brutus that is designed to convince him to join the conspiracy against Caesar. Don't forget who signed the letter in the play!

- Pretend you are Brutus. Write a diary entry explaining your decision to join Cassius in the plot to kill Caesar, even though you had never been wronged by him.

- Pretend you are Caesar. As a ghost, return to visit your wife. Write a scene in which you discuss your murder, why you decided to continue to the Senate despite many warnings, and what you think will happen in Rome in your absence.

- Pretend you are Antony. You are about to offer Caesar the crown. Write a conversation between them that would take place prior to the crown offering. Because it will not be heard by the gathered throng, you can discuss motives and reasons for the refusal to accept the crown.

Please post these to Musketeer English no later than 3.30 p.m. on Monday. Late assignments will not be accepted. 

Thanks,

Mr. Parsons

English II Honors

English II Honors - Acts IV and V Questions

Hey guys!

Sorry I couldn't be there today, but I will return tomorrow. Until then, please be sure to work hard on getting through Act IV and V and completing the questions below.

Thanks,
B. Parsons


Act IV -

Scene 1.

1. What does Antony say they will do to Caesar’s will?

2.. What reason does Antony give letting Lepidus help in choosing who shall die?

Scene 2.

1. Why does Brutus suggest that he and Cassius talk inside the tent?

Scene 3:

1. Explain the turn in the relationship between Brutus and Cassius.

2. How does Portia die?

3. Explain the disagreement that Brutus and Cassius have about the battle strategy.

4. What unexpected visitor does Brutus see when everyone else is asleep? How does this relate to the theme of the supernatural in Shakespeare's work?

Act V -

Scene 1.

1. What are two things Brutus says he will never do, even if he loses the war?

Scene 2:
1. How does Brutus feel about the battle at this point?

Scene 3.

1. What does Titinius do when Messala goes to inform Brutus of Cassius’s death?

Scene 4:

1. Who does Lucilius pretend to be? Why?

Scene 5:

1. How does Brutus die?

2. According to Marc Antony, why is Brutus better than the other conspirators?