Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once. ~Julius Caesar, 2.2.33-34
In Act 2 scene 1, Brutus tries to decide whether to join the conspirators, the conspirators finalize their plans to kill Caesar, and Portia worries about Brutus.
One sentence. Three big ideas. Done.
Then, the class voted to postpone the quiz for Act 2 until Friday. We spent the rest of the period discussing more of the events of Act 2 (how easily the conspirators are swayed by Brutus's opinions; how Portia is willing to stab herself in the thigh to show how STRONG she is so Brutus would trust her with his secrets; how easily Caesar changes his mind about going to the Senate, even though Calphurnia desperately wants him to stay home ...). Things are really getting heated in Ancient Rome!
Homework: Review Act 2 for the quiz - RESCHEDULED for FRIDAY, April 12th
** IF you didn't do the complete reading log assignment that was due yesterday, you have tonight to revise it and can resubmit it tomorrow for some additional credit.