Assignment+2,+Act+2+scene+1

**Act 2, Scene 1: Brutus at War with Himself**

//Read Brutus's long speech at the very beginning of Act 2, Scene 1. As you read, note Brutus's internal conflict about his pal Julius Caesar. Note also the metaphors, similes, and imagery Brutus uses to convey this conflict.//

//Below, we are going to create a similar internal dialogue in clearer language. I will start off a thought. The first person who responds to this thought should offer an answer and a reason. Then every person who adds after that should attempt to follow the back-and-forth consideration Brutus gives in Act 2, Scene 1. As more people add, we should see clear evidence of what Brutus's internal conflict is about. I expect to see a lot of the following: "On the one hand..." "However,..." "Yes, but..." "For example..." "Moreover..." etc.//

//After your comment, put your last name in parentheses so I know who contributed. As always, email me with any questions about this.//


 * Brutus: Should I kill Caesar? (Rogers)**


 * Brutus: Yes, when people gain the power of emperor, they become corrupt. (Taylor)**


 * Brutus: It is also a known fact that when a ruler gets to the top of the ladder in society, he turns his back to the people that helped him get there. (Mohr)**


 * Brutus: Though he might not listen to us and abuse his power, why would I kill him? I have no personal reasons for it. (Piovesan)**


 * Brutus: However if I don't kill him now, then he could potentially fulfill these predictions of future dictatorship. So I must kill him now, before he gains power, to prevent this from happening. (Khoury)**


 * Brutus: But, whatever I do, I must be cautious as wary walking is craved when the adder comes out. (Kanakiya)**