Media Literacy: Analyze Speeches Given in Historical Context
Question 16 • CREDIT RECOVERY - ELA 9 - Summer
How do the conflicts between Octavius and Mark Antony as well as Brutus and Cassius in act 4 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar develop the play’s plot?
Answer
A
Octavius and Mark Antony’s conflict foreshadows future disagreement regarding Rome’s leadership; Brutus and Cassius’ conflict shows the difference in values as well as the deterioration of the Republic’s ideal of friendship.
B
Octavius and Mark Antony’s conflict shows the breakdown of their strong friendship; Brutus and Cassius’ conflict shows their similar values and how that can strengthen the Republic’s ideal of friendship.
C
Octavius and Mark Antony’s conflict shows the great success enjoyed by Rome after Caesar’s death; Brutus and Cassius’ conflict foreshadows future disagreement regarding Rome’s leadership.