Question

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1. What might the ghost mean when he says he is Brutus’s evil spirit? Choose one option (or come up with a new one) and explain your answer in detail.
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 Caesar.
o The Battle of Philippi took place in the year October 3 and 23, 42 BC.
o Cassius built a transverse dam to stop Antony from breaking Cassius’s and Brutus’s armies apart.
o Cassius killed himself because he hears shouting from the soldiers and he thought that meant they lost against Antony and Octavius.
o Brutus defeated Octavius’ army.
o There were 2 different battles at the Battle of Philippi.
o The entire Battle of Philippi lasted for 2 days.
3. Pay close attention to the final battle in Shakespeare’s 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 Shakespeare’s play, which differ from actual historical records.
o The Battle of Philippi started after the assassination of Caesar.
o Cassius’s army fought ____________, while Brutus’s army fought ____________.
o Cassius killed himself because _________________.
o Brutus killed himself because ________________.
o Before he died, Brutus said to Caesar’s ghost, (paraphrase) ___________________________.
o Antony said that Brutus was ___________________________.
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.

Answer 1

What have you got so far?

Answer 2

i filled this part out, but im not sure if i put it in the right spot...

Answer 3

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