The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare: Act 4
Question 5 • CREDIT RECOVERY - ELA 9 - Summer
Read the excerpt below from act 3.2 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and answer the question that follows. ANTONY:If you have tears, prepare to shed them now.You all do know this mantle1. I rememberThe first time ever Caesar put it on.‘Twas on a summer’s evening in his tent,That day he overcame the Nervii2.Look, in this place ran Cassius’ dagger through.See what a rent the envious Casca made.Through this the well-belovèd Brutus stabbed; 1. A cloak.2. One of Caesar’s military conquests. How do the bolded lines show Mark Antony’s manipulation of the Roman crowd?
Answer
A
Mark Antony recalls a memory of Caesar’s military conquest to make the conspirators feel better about assassinating Caesar.
B
Mark Antony recalls a memory of Caesar’s military conquest to help recruit people to the Roman army even if Caesar is dead.
C
Mark Antony recalls a memory of Caesar’s military conquest to relate to the men in the crowd who served in the Roman army.
D
Mark Antony recalls a memory of Caesar’s military conquest to show the great success of the Roman army despite the leader.
Explanation
Antony reminds the crowd that Caesar wore the mantle after defeating the Nervii, a military victory the Romans would recognize. By connecting Caesar to a successful campaign, he appeals to the crowd’s pride and shared experience, making them feel personally connected to Caesar and more sympathetic toward him. The passage is not intended to comfort the conspirators or recruit soldiers.
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