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Brutus as a Tragic Hero

Grade 845 min

Learning Objective

I can explain how Brutus embodies the characteristics of a tragic hero in Julius Caesar.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Shakespeare's Tragic Hero Archetype

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Analyze how Brutus's internal conflict between his loyalty to Caesar and his love for Rome contributes to his characterization as a tragic hero in Julius Caesar. Provide specific examples from the text. Discuss how Brutus's egregious error in judgment regarding the assassination of Caesar reflects his tragic flaw. Use evidence from Julius Caesar to support your explanation.”

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