The Doctor
In Julius Caesar, Portia is concerned with Brutus's health, but she thinks the problem could be with his mind, not his body. She says if he were physically ill, he "would embrace the means to come by" good health. Julius Caesar suffers from an ailment that appears to be epilepsy. His enemies think this makes him weak and undeserving of the power he holds. As the doctor, you will be researching what medicines or cures people of Ancient Rome might have used and what their beliefs were about illness. How did illness affect Caesar's ability to lead? What were his major accomplishments as Caesar?
Julius Caesar
Julius
Caesar: Historical Background
Now choose from the following leaders:
John Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy:
Disease, History and Secrecy
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Franklin D.
Roosevelt
Franklin D.
Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson- A Portrait
Woodrow
Wilson
A Witness to History - Woodrow Wilson
What debilitating illnesses did they have? How did it affect their ability to lead? What did they accomplish as President?
You might want to use this graphic organizer to help compare and contrast the information you read.
Answer the question- Did illness affect their ability to lead?
Write an informative feature article comparing and contrasting the accomplishments of the two leaders. Be sure to include background on their health problems and pictures to enhance your poster.
Visit this interactive website to learn How to Write a Compare and Contrast Essay