How do BOTH passages approach the event of crossing the Rubicon differently?
50 BCE, Julius Caesar, who was then a
leader and governor, gained control of
nown as Gaul. Concerned about
the Senate, which controlled Rome.
to disband his army and give up his
amor. Caesar refused and in 49 BCE, he
ross the Rubicon River, knowing his
Italy would lead to war.
Passage 1 mainly presents Caesar's actions
and feelings, while Passage 2 focuses on how
his soldiers act and feel.
Passage 1 mainly focuses on the likely
disadvantages of the crossing, while
Passage 2 suggests there will be rewards.
dings in Ancient History,
ossing of the Rubicon"
William Stearns Davis
Passage 1 presents the reasons for Caesar's
decision, while Passage 2 suggests his
decision required little thought.
with his troops on the
Rubicon, which was the
province, he halted for a
Jolving in his mind the
Passage 1 presents events that occurred
before the crossing, while Passage 2 focuses
on what occurred after.
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Character sketch of mini from cabuliwallah.

You are to write a five paragraph literary essay based on one of the 4 prompts and what you have read and learned in this module. these are your options: 1. how do the events of "the white umbrella" teach the narrator a lesson about shame and acceptance? 2. what role does creativity play in "the bat-poet"? 3. how does the character of squeaky change over the course of "raymond's run"? 4. discuss the influences of older family members on the protagonists and speakers in the stories and poems of this unit. you are to write a five paragraph literary essay based on what you have read and learned in this module. your final submission should meet the following requirements. • submit completed pre-writing and outline documents. • write an essay that contains an introduction with hook and thesis statement, supporting paragraphs with evidence and at least one quotation, and a conclusion that restates the thesis and reviews main points. • use transitions appropriate to the pattern of organization. • use vocabulary to create tone and voice. • cite primary source (quotation). • submit completed revision checklist. • vary sentence structure. • create sentences with parallel structures. • use technology in the writing process.

Does anyone know the answers to these two? i don’t want to have to guess, you!