What is the allusion in this passage?“the ides of March”“supporting robbers”“be a dog and bay the moon”“foremost man of all this world”
Who is the son of a Greek god in this allusion? [___]
What mythic event does the text refer to? [___]
How does the allusion add to the characterization of Caesar? [___]
Which statements bestinterpret the allusion used in the passage? Choose five options.The ides means “bad news.” The ides of March is March 15.This is a cultural and historical allusion.The soothsayer is the only character to mention the ides of March.Caesar’s death happened on the ides of March.Shakespeare was unfamiliar with the cultural and historical meanings of the ides of March when writing his play.The play was based on historical events surrounding the murder of Julius Caesar.
How does this allusion help contribute to the meaning of the play? Choose three options.It shows that Cassius is jealous of Caesar and believes himself to be stronger than Caesar.It teaches the audience about the Trojan horse.It contributes to the meaning of the drama by showing that Caesar is an old weak man who is not respected by people of Rome.It enables a better understanding of Cassius because he says he is like the great AeneasIt connects the context of the play to the myth of a great her
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