Argumentative Essay: Was Brutus Justified in Betraying Caesar?

You have read an excerpt from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. In the play, Brutus is tormented by his betrayal of Caesar, believing that Caesar’s assassination was justified due to Caesar’s ambition to become Rome’s emperor. For this assignment, you will write an argumentative essay responding to the question: Do you believe Brutus’ acts were justifiable? Use evidence from the selection to support your answer. Be sure to clearly state your thesis, organize your writing, develop your ideas in detail, and use correct grammar and mechanics.

Write a well-organized argumentative essay that answers the following prompt. Use specific evidence from the excerpt of Julius Caesar to support your position. Remember to:

• Clearly state your thesis/controlling idea
• Organize your writing
• Develop your ideas in detail
• Use evidence in your response
• Use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar

Do you believe Brutus’ acts in betraying Caesar were justifiable? Write an argumentative essay in which you state your position and support it with evidence from the selection.