Read the excerpt from act 3, scene 1, of Julius Caesar . ANTONY: Therefore I took your hands, but was indeed Swayed from the point by looking down on Caesar. Friends am I with you all, and love you all, Upon this hope: that you shall give me reasons Why and wherein Caesar was dangerous. What is the central idea of this excerpt?
Answer
A
Antony agrees with the conspirators that Caesar was dangerous.
B
Antony wants them to explain why they believed Caesar was dangerous.
C
Antony is pleased to shake hands with the conspirators.
D
Antony regrets not being included in the conspiracy and wishes he had played a part in Caesar’s murder.
Explanation
Antony says he is friends with the conspirators and asks them to give him reasons why Caesar was dangerous. He does not agree that Caesar was dangerous; he is asking them to explain their belief. Therefore, the central idea is that Antony wants them to explain why they believed Caesar was dangerous.
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