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 * Minimum Project Requirements: **
 * 5 **//__IN__//** __DEPTH __ discussions with opposing counsel via class network. These discussions must present not only relevant and specific facts from the play, but also from your historical research.
 * Preliminary Draft of Closing Statement entered in your class network. Draft must contain **//__at least 5 detailed paragraphs__//**: 1) Introductory paragraph outlining the overall theme of your case - thesis statement; 2) //at least// 3 paragraphs which include **//__detailed__//** supporting evidence for your case - 1 piece of evidence with explanation per paragraph; and 3) a closing paragraph which ties all the evidence together and solidifies your case.
 * Peer editing of opposing counsel's statement following guidelines to be provided; plus an additional peer revision of your choice.
 * Works Cited page containing **//__at__//** **//__least three __//****//__(3) sources __//**: 2 book sources for each electronic source.
 * Final Draft of Closing Statement, typed, double-spaced at a 12-point font with 1-inch margins. Please no decorative fonts – use something easy to read.
 * Oral recitation of your Closing Statement before the court. Be sure to use your voice as a persuasive tool to effectively deliver your statement. Suggestions for oral interpretation to be provided.


 * Remember that the above represent the minimum requirements for this project, the completion of which will earn you a minimum average grade of 70%. You can improve this grade by going above and beyond these minimum expectations. **

One way to increase your points will be to complete more than five discussion posts with your opposing counsel. To post a discussion, click the DISCUSSION tab above; click NEW POST, label the subject with a specific name, and then type and post your comment. To reply to a comment, simply click on the post heading, scroll to the bottom of the page, and then type and post your reply. Ideally, discussion topics will reflect either specific research sources or ideas learned from your research. You must cite all sources within your discussions so that your opposing counsel can verify your information.


 * Post Prosecution Closing Statement Here:**


 * __Prosecuting Brutus__**

Honorable Caesar was betrayed by Brutus and other conspirators because of personal emotions. Caesar was killed unfairly by Brutus because of personal motivation. He was betrayed by one of his good friends. He had no idea of the conspirator’s actions. He was an honorable man who was killed way before his time to go.

Honorable Caesar had brought home captives of war.”Cassius and Brutus had fought under Pompey, only to be pardoned by Caesar after the war”Michael Parenti said in his book The Assassination of Julius Caesar: A Peoples History of Ancient Rome(168). This proves that Caesar was not ambitious. This also shows that Caesar was trying to be the best forRome at the time. “When the poor hath cried, Caesar with wept them”(act3sene2line91). This shows Caesar wanted the poor to have money and be equal with others inRome but he could not do anything. Caesar want aRome were everyone was equal.

Brutus betrayed Caesar even though Caesar thought very highly of Brutus. “Though now we must appear bloody and cruel, as by our hand and this our present act.”(act3sene1line165-167) This shows Brutus killed Caesar even though they were friends. Brutus killed Caesar brutally. Denise Rinaldo said in her book Julius Caesar: A Dictator for Life” For first time in Caesars’ life, there was no escape. When he saw Brutus in the group, Caesar stopped trying to fight. “You too my child he cried in despair. Then he pulled his toga over his face and collapsed Denise Rinaldo said in her book Julius Caesar: A Dictator for Life (115-116).This shows he was shocked by Brutus’ actions. This also shows that Caesar thought Brutus was one of his friends.

Caesar was killed over personal emotion. “Brutus mom was few of Caesars real loves, He took special care of Brutus. Brutus was upset by Caesars actions towards his mother".Michael Parenti said in his book The Assassination of Julius Caesar: A Peoples History of Ancient Rome. Brutus wanted to kill his supposedly real father. “ Brutus was born during the time Caesar was having an affair with Brutus’ mother"Michael Parenti said in his book The Assassination of Julius Caesar: A Peoples History of Ancient Rome.This shows that Caesar was Brutus’ father. That’s why Caesar treated him so well. Caesar was killed by his own supposedly son.

Honorable Caesar died on the ides of March. He was betrayed by his enemies. He was also betrayed by his friend. He died a cruel death. He had no way of knowing, and no way out.


 * Post Defense Closing Statement Here:**