So far in this play, we have seen the characters face multiple ethical dilemmas. On your graphic organizer, you should have been
noting character traits and actions as you read. Now, it is time to put your notes to use. Think about these questions from the graphic organizer/planner. What does it mean about Cassius's plan that he has to mislead Brutus to make it happen? What does it mean about Brutus that he so readily believes what Cassius says? What does it mean about Antony that Brutus refuses to kill him?
Use your literary analysis skills to answer the questions above.
Prompt: Using the RACES method, write a well-constructed paragraph using the conventions of standard American English to analyze the character development of your choice of main character--CHOOSE ONE-- (Brutus--What does it mean about Brutus that he so readily believes what Cassius says?, Cassius--What does it mean about Cassius's plan that he has to mislead Brutus to make it happen?, or Antony--What does it mean about Antony that Brutus refuses to kill him?). Use the guided analysis questions to assist you (provided in bold). Include sufficient evidence from the text to support your analysis and explain your reasoning thoroughly.
A counter claim is the claim of the opposite argument. This is important to add in your essay so you can show both sides of the arguments and then use your rebuttal to debunk or disprove the opposing claim.
The response in the statement falls under the Gibb's communication concept of 'superiority'. In this concept type, superiority is a kind of defensive approach or behavior in communication. The sens of superiority occurs when the speaker thinks he is more accomplished in communication than the listener for whom the message is conveyed. 'I have done this a million times' in the statement reveals an air of superiority and the speaker can do it all alone, and without the help of anyone.
