1. Stefanie S. ; Savannah A. ; Darien K. ; Heather W. ; Chris S. ; Jonathan P. ; Mary G. ; Nathan W. ; Allie M. ; Ilana H. ; Courtney M. ; Conner B. March 27, 2012

2. “Does it ever seem to you that these boys aren’t children? I look at what they do, the way they talk, and they don’t seem like little kids.” “They’re the most brilliant children in the world, each in his own way.” “But shouldn’t they still act like children?” “They aren’t normal. They act like history. Napolean and Wellington. Caeser and Brutus.”

3. Allusion is a figure of speech that makes a reference to, or representation of, people, places, events, literary work, myths, or works of art, either directly or by implication.

4. Julius Caeser Marcus Brutus

5. Marcus Junius Brutus Governor of Gaul; Jurist; Military commander Born: Early June 85 BC Died: October 42 BC From: Rome, Italy Julius Caeser General and Statesman Born: July 100 BC Died: March 15 BC From Rome, Italy

6. Julius Caeser Caesar was the dictator of the Roman republic. 75 BC - Caesar was elected military tribune 52 BC - took over Gaul Marcus Brutus Senator He assassinated Julius Caesar. Brutus may have been the Quintus Caepio who had been engaged to Julia, daughter of Julius Caesar, until Caesar broke the engagement a few days before the marriage in 59 B.C. in order to give her to Pompey.

7. Caeser Caesar is known to have never lost ever a single war. The Roman invasion of Britain in 55 B.C. was also one of the major achievements of Julius Caesar. He authored several comprehensive journals, providing all the details of his military campaigns, in volumes named as Commentaries He was given the title of Flamen Dialis and was chosen to be the high priest of Jupiter. He was the one who determined the calendar and suggested the science behind it He was one of the most important political and military leaders in the history of Rome. It was his efforts and determination that led to the eventual transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire He expanded Rome's control over even larger areas of ancient Europe. He would also win the distinction of being the first Roman to invade Britain Brutus He killed Julius Caesar Governor of Crete

8. Caeser and Brutus Marcus Brutus, a servant and close friend to Caesar, has a strong relationship with Caesar but a stronger relationship with Rome and its people. Brutus is very close to Caesar. In Roman times, the only way for someone to get close to a person of high rank is if he/she is close to him/her. In many points of the play, Brutus was talking and next to Caesar. Brutus also loves Caesar but fears his power. In the early acts of the play, Brutus says to Cassius, "What means this shouting? I do fear the people do choose Caesar for their king...yet I love him well."

9. Brutus One of the last defenders of the republic. Served as a military commander in Cilicia and Macedonia. Caeser While commanding an army of 50,000 loyal men, Ceaser conquered much land for the Roman Empire He was the first commander to attempt to invade England From 48 B.C. on he used his loyal troops to kill political rivals

10. Caeser Joined Roman army in 81 B.C. Was seen as a cruel man by many because of his ruthless attempts to expand his power Was born into a wealthy family Was well educated and good at sports Brutus Held his uncle high in gaurd His father was killed by Pompey the Great

11. These two historical figures are very similar to Andrew Wiggin. All three of them are very independent, and not afraid to defend themselves in a dangerous situation.

12. Did Caeser and Brutus have a good relationship? When did Caeser and Brutus die? Where were they from?

13. Caeser Slide 1-4: Stefanie S Slide 5: Nathan W Slide 6: Nathan W Slide 7: Ilana H Slide 8: Courtney M Slide 9: Connor B Slide 10: Conner B Slide 11-14: Mary G Brutus Slide 1-4: Stefanie S Slide 5: Savannah A Slide 6: Darian K Slide 7: Heather W Slide 8: Courtney M Slide 9: Jonathan P Slide 10: Chris S Slide 11-14: Mary G

14. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkJN4avrbAY