The play revolves around the concept of honor. It can be argued that the characters displayed both characteristics of honor and dishonor. Write an argumentative essay in which you address ONE the following prompts:
1. Was Brutus a hero or a villain?
2. Was Caesar a hero or villain?
3. Was Antony a hero or villain?
4. Who was the most honorable character in the play?
Defend your choice with arguments and citations from the play. Begin with a definition of "honor," "hero," or "villain."
Follow the outline below, unless you earned an A on your previous essay. If you earned an A, you are free to deviate from this outline.
1. Introduction
- hook your reader. Talk about heroism or villainy or honor.
- thesis
2. Body Paragraphs 1& 2 (& 3 for extra credit) - supports your thesis
1st body paragraph
at least 7 sentences
Format:
#1 Topic Sentence
#2 Quote - Starts with, For example, Antony said, “Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war!” (III.2.273). This means.... -
#3 commentary
#4 commentary
#5 Quote - Start sentence with "In addition/Furthermore" -
#6 commentary
#7 commentary
3. Body Paragraph 3 - foil - opinion that is against your thesis
#1 Topic Sentence
#2 Quote - Starts with "On the other hand/However" -
#3 Explains speaker's/quote's intent (commentary)
#4 Explain why it is wrong (commentary)
#5 Quote - Starts with "In addition/Furthermore" -
#3 Explains speaker's/quote's intent (commentary)
#4 Explain why it is wrong (commentary)
4. Conclusion
Do not summarize. Instead talk about how the actions of this character affected the heroism or villainy or honor of other characters.