How do BOTH passages approach the event of crossing the Rubicon differently?
50 BCE, Julius Caesar, who was then a
leader and governor, gained control of
nown as Gaul. Concerned about
the Senate, which controlled Rome.
to disband his army and give up his
amor. Caesar refused and in 49 BCE, he
ross the Rubicon River, knowing his
Italy would lead to war.
Passage 1 mainly presents Caesar's actions
and feelings, while Passage 2 focuses on how
his soldiers act and feel.
Passage 1 mainly focuses on the likely
disadvantages of the crossing, while
Passage 2 suggests there will be rewards.
dings in Ancient History,
ossing of the Rubicon"
William Stearns Davis
Passage 1 presents the reasons for Caesar's
decision, while Passage 2 suggests his
decision required little thought.
with his troops on the
Rubicon, which was the
province, he halted for a
Jolving in his mind the
Passage 1 presents events that occurred
before the crossing, while Passage 2 focuses
on what occurred after.
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