Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.MESSENGER. Prepare you, generals.The enemy comes on in gallant show.Their bloody sign of battle is hung out,And something to be done immediately.ANTONY. Octavius, lead your battle softly on,Upon the left hand of the even field.OCTAVIUS. Upon the right hand, I; keep thou the left.
Answer
A
It suggests the enemy is planning a stealthy surprise attack.
B
It shows that the enemy is in a weakened state and tired from the long trek.
C
It reveals that the enemy is distracted by the series of dark omens during their march to battle.
D
It suggests that the enemy is well-decorated and showy in their confident approach.
Explanation
The messenger says the enemy comes in “gallant show” and has hung out its “bloody sign of battle,” suggesting a bold, impressive display as it advances. This supports the idea that the enemy is decorated and showy in its confident approach, choice D. The excerpt does not say the enemy is sneaking, exhausted, or distracted by omens.
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