Part 2: Plot Analysis As you read the scenes in this lesson, select three important events in the play and complete the chart below.

Event:

In your own words, explain what happens in

this part of the play. Your answer should be

2-3 sentences.

Text Support:

Identify the Act and Scene in which this event takes

place and include a direct quote from this scene that

captures the mood.

Why is it important to the story?:

In your own words, explain why each

event is important. Your response should

be 2-3 sentences.

Event 1:

Event 2:

Event 3:

I am sorry for asking but what should you write about? What is the lesson?

cassius, casca, and their allies plant false documents to manipulate brutus to join their cause to remove caesar. after doing so, they visit brutus at night in his home to persuade him of their views. there they plan caesar's death. brutus is troubled but refuses to confide in his devoted wife, portia. on 15 march, caesar's wife, calpurnia, urges him not to go to the senate. she has had visionary dreams and fears the portents of the overnight storms.

they fear for their lives