The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare: Act 5.1-5.2
Question 5 • CREDIT RECOVERY - ELA 9 - Summer
How do the interactions between major and minor characters in act 4 develop the plot of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?
Answer
A
The audience learns about the assassination plot against Caesar and the role each major character will play in the assassination.
B
The audience learns about the soothsayer’s prophecy and Calpurnia’s dream, both of which are meant to protect Caesar from the assassination plot.
C
The audience learns about the effects of Mark Antony’s and Brutus’ funeral speeches and the effects they had on the people.
D
The audience learns about the trouble within the Second Triumvirate, the breakdown of Brutus and Cassius’ friendship, and Octavius’ troops being strong and ready to fight Brutus’ army.