Trivium
Plutarch: LivesGrade 8dialectic Stage

Caesar

The Text

What You'll Learn

1

Comprehension

Recounts the pirates story and what it reveals about Caesar's character

2

Cause & Consequence

Explains what the pirates story reveals: confidence, arrogance, ruthlessness

3

Meaning

Connects Caesar to Alexander: same pattern of genius, ambition, early death

4

Defense

Identifies what is strongest about the counterargument

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