Julius Caesar Journal Topics (F09)
Students will be asked to respond to seven questions regarding a friendship they
have. As they read Julius Caesar, and as their journaling continues, their journals will
reflect the plot of Julius Caesar. When finished with the play, have students reflect on the
comparisons in theme that their journals have developed with the theme development of
Julius Caesar.
Journal Topics
1. What makes you a good friend? Describe the characteristics that make you a good
friend. What examples can you describe which prove that these descriptions are
indeed true?
2. What makes your best friend your best friend? Describe the characteristics that make
your friend such a good friend. What examples can you describe which prove these
descriptions are true? (You can choose to write about any friend, it does not need to
be your best friend.)
3. Write a letter to your friend about a conflict that you have had between the two of
you. Describe what happened and your feelings as a result of the conflict. (this can be
made up)
4. In the midst of the conflict with your friend, you find out from another friend more to
the story. Describe this third party and write out what you were told as well as your
reactions to this shocking news (from this point on the journals are taking more of a
creative fashion. Because most of you may not have been in a situation such as this,
it is okay if your stories are fabricated.)
5. Your friend responds and says that the third party is indeed the one who is lying.
What is this friend’s defense and how do you react?
6. At this point in your journal writing you are unaware about what is the truth and what
is the lie. Look back to the previous journals you have written. Who do you trust?
Explain your rationale.
7. You realize that you made the wrong decision. Describe your feelings. What is your
action now? How do you make things right?