Compare/contrast real Julius Caesar to play by William Shakespeare
http://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1GGGE_enUS379US379&aq=0&oq=gaius+julius&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=gaius+julius+caesar
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http://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1GGGE_enUS379US379&aq=0&oq=shakespeare's+%22julius&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=shakespeare's+julius+caesar
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Whenever you are writing a comparison/contrast paper (paragraph, essay, research paper), you need to plan it out very carefully on paper first.
Try this:
1. Write all the information about one of your topics on one page.
2. Write all the information about the other topic on another page.
3. Then put them together in this order:
1. Intro
2. All about topic A
~~~2A. detail 1
~~~2B. detail 2
~~~2C. detail 3
~~~2D. detail 4
~~~2E. detail 5
3. All about topic B
~~~3A. detail 1
~~~3B. detail 2
~~~3C. detail 3
~~~3D. detail 4
~~~3E. detail 5
4. Concl.
The number of details for each topic will vary depending on your main points. I would include comparisons (how they are similar) in the introduction and conclusion, but sections 2 and 3 and all those details will be stating and explaining how they are different.
There are two recognized patterns for writing comparison/contrast papers. One is casually referred to as "zig-zag,” but can be very confusing for the reader if you don’t use transitions effectively. The other is topic-by-topic (which is what I've outlined above) and is much easier for the reader to follow.
See http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/comparcontrast.html for further help with comparison/contrast writing.
Once you have organized your information, please re-post if you’d like feedback from someone here.
Can you give more detail on websites instead of google
When you open each set of search results, you'll find many articles about each topic. I'd choose two good biographies of Julius Caesar (the man), and at least two good sites that deal with the play. Pull your details from those four websites.
If you have problems reading and understanding the play, be sure to use this site: http://nfs.sparknotes.com/juliuscaesar/
Once you go into an act and a scene, you'll find the original language in the column on the left and a modernized version on the right. You will understand the play much better if you use this.
To compare and contrast the real Julius Caesar to the play by William Shakespeare, you will need to gather information on both.
To research the real Julius Caesar:
1. Start by looking up historical sources such as ancient Roman texts, biographies, and primary sources written during Caesar's time, like Caesar's own writings or the works of his contemporaries.
2. Read reliable historical accounts that provide insights into Caesar's life, character, actions, and impact on ancient Rome. Pay attention to his military conquests, political career, and assassination.
3. Investigate how he was perceived and described by his contemporaries, both positively and negatively.
4. Take note of significant events from Caesar's life, such as the Gallic Wars, the crossing of the Rubicon, his rise to power, and his reforms.
To analyze the play by William Shakespeare:
1. Read the play itself, titled "Julius Caesar," to familiarize yourself with the storyline, characters, and main themes. Pay attention to the actions and motivations of each character.
2. Research the historical context in which Shakespeare wrote the play. Explore how he adapted historical accounts and shaped the characters to fit his narrative and dramatic purposes.
3. Consider Shakespeare's portrayal of Julius Caesar as a character. Compare it to the historical accounts you have gathered.
4. Analyze the themes and messages conveyed by the play, such as ambition, power, betrayal, and honor.
5. Explore how Shakespeare's artistic choices, such as soliloquies or dialogue, contribute to the characterization of Julius Caesar and the overall impact of the play.
Once you have gathered sufficient information on both the real Julius Caesar and Shakespeare's play, you can start comparing and contrasting the two by examining differences and similarities in their portrayal, characterization, events, and themes.