Tuesday, November 30, 2010

"Cleopatra, Antony, and Caesar"

What we have learned from the play about the conspirators' motives for assassinating Caesar is only part of the story. The other part deals with Caesar's relationship with the young queen, Cleopatra. Read the information on "Cleopatra, Antony, and Caesar," and answer the following questions:

Explain how Cleopatra seduced Caesar- and later, Antony. How did Caesar's involvement with her also cause his death? Why do you believe the conspirators were (or were not) justified in killing him? Explain.


Due: Thursday, Dec. 2