Brutus as a Tragic Hero
Grade 8 · ELA · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain how Brutus embodies the characteristics of a tragic hero in Julius Caesar.
Warm-Up Video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
Shakespeare's Tragic Hero Archetype
Practice Questions
7 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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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