Noble Brutus

I feel that Brutus is the noblest Roman of all. He killed his friend because he cared more about Rome. He didn't want to kill himself either because it wasn't an honorable thing to do. Lastly, he was willing to fight for Rome in order to keep the Republic in place.

Brutus

I think he will commit suicide because he's afraid of what the people who want to kill him might do to him. It's a difficult decision for him though because he still has a chance of prevailing.

Brutus' Speech

Brutus's speech ultimately fails because Antony's speech proves Brutus' guiltiness in a secretive way. He portrays Caesar as the greatest man ever and makes Brutus look like the worst man ever.

Appeals

Recently I've been trying to convince my parents to start saving up so they can get me a car for my birthday. I can get my license three days after my birthday, so it just makes sense. I told them that getting me a car is more convenient for both me and for them. They won't have to be driving me around everywhere and I won't have to rely on them anymore. I can be more independent. I'd say I'm doing pretty well on talking them into it because they've discussed their plans and getting me a car is in their plans.

Caesar's Death

I believe that Caesar didn't necessarily have to die, but then again he should have.. There's no way Brutus and the other conspirators know for a fact that Caesar was going to become a tyrant. They did it because they were fearful of Caesar. On the other hand, Caesar also already had a lot of power and he was sure to get more. The conspirators are definitely the ones responsible for his death because they are the ones who killed him. They have no one to blame but themselves. They were the ones who made the decision to kill Caesar and follow through with it.

Secret Exchange

Cassius: Have you thought about it anymore?
Brutus: Yes. Caesar is gaining way too much power and something needs to be done before he gains more.
Cassius: I feel the same way.
Brutus: I'm very uneasy about this whole situation, but I know this must be done.

Responding to Danger

If someone were to tell me that their dreams or visions foretold danger for me, I would either, depending on how well I know the person, think that they were totally and completely crazy or I would listen to them and take the necessary precautions.

Crown of Rome Rejected by Caesar Three Times

Today, at the Lupercal Festivals, Caesar was offered the Crown of Rome three times. Each time offered, he rejected. When asked about the refusal, two fellow citizens, Alex Schott and Alyssa Szydel both stated that they were absolutely shocked that he didn't take the crown. One thing's for sure, it was a surprise to all.

Facebook Statuses

Cassius - "wow, you're smart." Cassius would say this because he has Brutus convinced that he needs to protect Rome and revolt against Caesar.

Caesar - "people these days... can't trust anyone but yourself." Caesar would say this because he doesn't know if he can trust Cassius or not.

Brutus - "i need time to think..." Brutus would say this because he can't decide what he wants or who he wants to listen to.

Controlling Fate

I believe that we take part in controlling our fate, but it's not 100% controlled by us. We do things that effect us and the people around us, and our actions always have a consequence.On the other side, things that effect us are also controlled by other people and the decisions they make. You can't always control what other people do, even it effects you or not. I also believe that your fate is controlled by God. He has a plan for you, and He's going to follow through with that plan.

Ideal Public Leader

To me, the ideal public leader would be someone who is fair, honest, who actually cares about their people, and someone who is strong. A public leader needs to be fair to make everyone happy. If there are certain people that aren't happy, that's when problems arise. If they're honest, it only helps the people they're leading. Honesty also shows that they actually care about their people and aren't just concerned with helping themselves. A leader needs to be helping their people, not just themselves because it's not all about them. Lastly, a leader needs to be strong because the weak never survive.

Valentine's Day Poem

Valentines Day is as romantic as a love story.
Everywhere you look, you see love in peoples eyes.
Chocolate hearts, flowers, and teddy bears symbolize this love.
Valentines Day makes people feel special.

Elizabethean Life

What did people do for leisure?
In the Elizabethean era, people played sports such as fencing, archery, bowling hammer-throwing and wrestling, and were involved in jousts/tournaments. They played games and gambled,  and the men hunted. The men also bear and bull baited, which was where the men's dogs would attack a bull or a bear, and whoever's dog killed the bear or the bull, won. People had feasts, banquets, fairs, plays, festivals and dancing.

What did the dress/clothing look like?
Upper class people wore rich, elegant clothing while the lower class people wore basic clothing material. People weren't allowed to wear what they wanted. Their fashion was dictated by the Elizabethan Sumptuary Laws which governed the styles and the materials worn.

Under their clothes, women wore stockings, corsets, a hooped skirt, petticoats, smocks, stomachers. kirtles, foreparts, and partlets. Over their clothes they wore a gown, separate sleeves, ruffs, a cloak, shoes, and a hat.Women's hair was usually light colored and frizzy. They kept their hair long, and for young girls, it was a sign of a virgin and it was a favorite hairstyle for a bride on her wedding day.Once a woman was married, she wore her hair swept up. Most of the hair was covered by some form of head covering. The front and sides of the hair got the most attention because those were the areas that were the most displayed.Upper class women were the only ones that wore makeup. A pale complexion with red cheeks and lips was a sign of wealth and nobility. White face makeup was applied to get the pale look. Jewelry was also only available to upper class women. Gold, silver, copper, and ivory were a few of the many precious stones and metals used in their jewelry. Glass, bone, horn, and wood were sometimes used as a cheaper alternative. Brooch's, chains, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendents, pins, watches, and rings were worn daily. Rosary beads, ear strings, looking glasses, and buckles were worn on special occasions. For their feet they wore boots, pumps, clogs, or corked shoes.

Men, on the other hand, wore shirts, stockings, codpieces, and corsets underneath their clothing. Over their clothing they wore a doublet, separate sleeves, breeches, a belt, ruffs, a cloak, shoes, and a hat. Mens hats often had their brims turned up and fastened to the crown with a jeweled brooch or other ornament.The materials were often made of velvet, silk, taffeta, and wool. The taller the hat, the more important the man was. Lower classes often wore woolen flat caps.

Elizabethan Daily life – Career Opportunities
The Medieval Feudal system had broken down. Outbreaks of the plague had reduced the population – even peasants were paid for their labor.

The break with Rome and the establishment of the Church of England by her father led to massive changes in Elizabethan Daily life. This major event occurred in 1531 when the Commons acknowledged the king as their “only and supreme lord and, as far as the law of Christ allows, even supreme head.” In the Act of Supremacy of 1534, the caveat “as far as the law of Christ allows” was deleted.  England no longer answered to the Pope in Rome.