The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 7: Thematic Development

Question 1

Which of these themes are in the play Julius Caesar? Choose five options.Love conquers all.Ambition is a driving force.Coming of age builds character.Power can corrupt those who possess it.Citizens are persuaded by charismatic leaders.Fate is a powerful idea to those who believe in it.Loyalty to the republic overrides loyalty to friends.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: Ambition is a driving force.; D: Power can corrupt those who possess it.; E: Citizens are persuaded by charismatic leaders.; F: Fate is a powerful idea to those who believe in it.; G: Loyalty to the republic overrides loyalty to friends.

Question 2

Which piece of evidence best supports the theme that there is honor in defeat?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: “I shall have glory by this losing day, / More than Octavius and Mark Antony”

Question 3

What evidence best supports the theme that leadership requires integrity? Choose five options.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: “noblest Roman of them all”; D: “in a general honest thought”; E: “common good to all”; F: “His life was gentle”; G: “This was a man!”

Question 4

Which statement best describes how Brutus’s moral dilemma supports the theme that commitment to a just cause can be costly?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: Brutus is willing to kill himself to maintain his honor.

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