Julius Caesar Conclusion Graphic Organizer

Instructions: Read the material provided in the lesson. Answer the questions below.
1. What might the ghost mean when he says he is Brutuss evil spirit? Choose one option (or come up with a new one) and
explain your answer in detail. Brutus is evil for killing Caesar because he believed Cassius that Caesar was the one who
corrupted the republic.
2. Do a search for information on the Battle of Philippi.
o A library
o The Military history website at About.com
o An encyclopedia
Put the details of that battle below in the following bullet points. Note: you should find information on the real Battle of Philippi. Do
not rely on Shakespeare to give you all the details you need!
o The Battle of Philippi started after the assassination of Julius Caesar
o The Battle of Philippi took place in the year 42 BC
o Cassius built a transverse dam to stop Antony from breaking Cassiuss and Brutuss armies apart.
o Cassius killed himself because he lost the battle
o Brutus defeated Octaviuss army.
o There were two different battles at the Battle of Philippi.
o The entire Battle of Philippi lasted for two weeks.
3. Pay close attention to the final battle in Shakespeares Julius Caesar. Put the details of that battle below in the following bullet
points. Note: this question refers to the events as they are portrayed in Shakespeares play, which differ from actual historical
records.
o The Battle of Philippi started after the assassination of Julius Caesar
o Cassiuss army fought Octavius, while Brutuss army fought Antony
o Cassius killed himself because lost the war
o Brutus killed himself because he follows Caesars Ghost.

o Before he died, Brutus said to Caesars ghost, (paraphrase) he will die.

o Antony said that Brutus was noble.
4. After learning the events of the entire story, put your opinion about Brutus here. Was he a betrayer or a patriot? Explain your
answer using at least three examples from the play. Refer to your Traitor or Patriot chart for examples.
He was a patriot but he was manipulated by Cassius to do evil decisions such as killing Caesar. Right before Caesar dies he
says Et tu Brute, then Caesar fall. Caesar would never die if Cassius never controlled Brutus. He was looking to the best
interest of Rome. He didnt know what to do so he believed that Caesar would become a dictator based on what Cassius told
him. Since Caesar in Act 1 decline the crown he knew that he declined it because he didnt want to look eager in front of
everyone. He believed J.C. was too ambitious for his own good