Portrait and Biography of a Roman Leader
Due Tuesday, March 20
Choose one of the Roman leaders we have studied. Draw their portrait. Write a short biographical sketch – about 150 words, similar to the one you did for a Greek philosopher. Consult at least two sources and list your sources using proper MLA style. Title the portrait with...
[read more]Topics for Essay Number 3 Due Monday, March 19
1. Tiberius Gracchus, Gaius Marius and Sulla all considered themselves patriotic Romans. What might each one say about his contributions to the Roman Republic? In what way did each one undermine the Republic?
2. The Romans feared that Caesar was plotting to become a king. What evidence...
[read more]Topics for Essay #2 Due Monday, March 12
Choose one topic and write an essay of at least 5 paragraphs and about 500 words. Construct your argument carefully. I would be happy to discuss your plans or review outlines ahead of time.
The Early Roman Republic
The Romans, after they founded their republic, had almost a horror of...
Topics for Essay #1
Due Monday, March 5
Choose one topic and write an essay of at least 5 paragraphs and about 500 words. Construct your argument carefully. I would be happy to discuss your plans or review outlines ahead of time.
The Allegory of the Cave
Through his allegory of the cave, what point is Plato trying to make about...
Monday, February 27
Choose a philosopher represented in Raphael’s famous fresco, “School of Athens” and write a short summary of his ideas / accomplishments. One to two paragraphs, about 150 words. Consult at least two sources and list them.
Draw a portrait of the philosopher you have chosen. You can copy Raphael or work from a...