9.7 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar: Thematic Development
Question 4 • RMA FL-1001370-English 3 Semester 2
How do moral dilemmas in act 5, scene 3, contribute to meaning in Julius Caesar?The dilemmas demonstrate how ambition often leads to success.The dilemmas reveal the importance of Cassius and Brutus’s friendship.The dilemmas reveal that Brutus and Antony can find a peaceful resolution.The dilemmas demonstrate how being inflexible can result in dire situations.
Answer
A
The dilemmas demonstrate how ambition often leads to success.
B
The dilemmas reveal the importance of Cassius and Brutus’s friendship.
C
The dilemmas reveal that Brutus and Antony can find a peaceful resolution.
D
The dilemmas demonstrate how being inflexible can result in dire situations.
Explanation
In Act 5, Scene 3, Cassius mistakenly believes his forces have been defeated and chooses to die rather than risk capture. Brutus later faces defeat too and, unwilling to be taken prisoner, asks Strato to help him die. Their choices show how rigidly holding to their decisions leaves them in tragic situations. This supports the idea that being inflexible can result in dire situations.
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