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Is Brutus a villain or a hero?
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Discuss the power, or lack thereof, of omens and fate in Julius Caesar.
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Discuss the role of women in Julius Caesar, comparing and contrasting Portia and Calpurnia.
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Does a single hero or villain exist in Julius Caesar? If so, who? Please explain your reasoning in detail.
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Discuss the power of speech and/or the written word in Julius Caesar.
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Discuss the power of deception and manipulation in Julius Caesar.
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In all the chaos of Julius Caesar, is there a single voice of reason? If so, who? Please explain your answer citing details from the text.
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Compare and contrast the private and public sides of Brutus and Caesar.
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How is loyalty portrayed in Julius Caesar? Please specifically address Antony, Brutus and Cassius in relation to Caesar.
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Idealism often leads to downfall. Support this statement with references to the text and to other historical figures (i.e. Jesus Christ, Joan of Arc, etc.)