English Honors 10
12 May 2018
4.10 Outline Your Argument
Introduction
★ Introduce the topic of
your argument, your
claim, and the
counterclaims.
Body Part 1
★ Begin the body of your
argument by presenting
counter points and
refuting them.
★ Repeat the pattern until
you have addressed each
counter point.
★ Use one paragraph for
each counter point.
Body Part 2
★ Next, present your points
and the evidence you
have to support them.
★ Repeat the pattern until
you have addressed each
point.
★ Use one paragraph for
each point.
III.
Claim
A. Brutus had solely good intentions and was acting for the best interest of Rome
B. The other conspirators want to kill Mark Antony, but Brutus explains to them that the people will see
them as ruthless and barbaric, instead of defenders of the country
C. Brutus committed suicide because he was so distressed with the heartbreak he had brought upon
Rome and hadn’t previously considered the negative affect his actions would have
D. Brutus was used and manipulated by Cassius and was fed lies that grew his hatred for Caesar, making
Cassius the true betrayer (repeat)
Conclusion
★ Conclude by restating the
claim and summarizing
your supporting
evidence, and
commenting on the
rebuttals.
IV.
Conclusion
A. To conclude, Brutus, a devoted and well-trusted friend of Caesar was justified in his actions. He
showed the behavior of a patriot in his loyalty to Rome and did not act for personal gain. Even
though some may consider his actions as inhumane and barbaric, his intentions were pure, making up
for his wrongdoing. It took a great deal of convincing for him to join the conspiracy and was
manipulated and fed misinformation by the true traitor, Cassius. Brutus is truly brave, and in the end,
sacrifices himself for Rome and Caesar’s spirit. Brutus is a flawed character, but is simply human,
For a while now, lovers of literature have been constantly battling opinions about one of Shakespeare’s
greatest works. After reading the play Julius Caesar, it is evident that Brutus is a patriot. A nobleman, Brutus’s
actions were in favor of what he believed would best benefit the empire. He was deceived by Cassius into
thinking that Caesar was overly ambitious and egotistical, and would eventually lead to the downfall of Rome.
Because of this, it is obvious that his actions were those of someone misguided and naive rather than barbaric.
On the other hand, some argue strongly that Brutus was a betrayer. Murder is a heinous crime, almost
unforgivable, and is especially looked down upon in this situation since Brutus and Caesar had such a good
relationship. Brutus’s plans had only been decided after he had been manipulated by Cassius, the true traitor in
the story. Although many may believe that the actions of Brutus were bloodthirsty and unjust, it is apparent
that his behavior was that of naiveté, and could be rationalized as ultimately protecting the future of the
Roman Empire.
II.
Counterclaim
A. Brutus was a betrayer because he stabbed Caesar, and expected to be honored and looked up to for
committing a crime
B. Brutus stabbed Caesar for the better of Rome
C. Brutus became the overall leader of the conspirators and helped to organize the plan for Caesar’s
assassination
D. Brutus was used and manipulated by Cassius and was fed lies that grew his hatred for Caesar, making
Cassius the true betrayer
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