Essay Question:
In a well-developed, clear and concise essay, address the
following questions:
What makes Brutus the Tragic Hero in The
Tragedy of Julius Caesar? What evidence from
the text supports the claim that Brutus is the
Tragic Hero?
What can you use in your packet to answer this essay question?
 The Characteristics of a Shakespearean Tragic Hero sheet
(fourteen different characteristics listed—typed list)
 Your summaries
 Characteristics of Brutus (notes)
 Tragedy and Tragic Hero worksheet
 Evidence from play –paraphrased, of course