The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 6: Word Choice and Motif
Question 2 • [ELA10] ELA 10, Sem 2 (26-27)
Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.OCTAVIUS. Come, Antony, away! Defiance, traitors, hurl we in your teeth. If you dare fight to-day, come to the field. If not, when you have stomachs.
Answer
A
regretful wishing he had been a better leader
B
discouraged knowing that they will lose to Brutus and Cassius
C
scornful suggesting Brutus and Cassius are traitors and cowards
D
sad when rembering the daily struggles the Roman citizens must endure
Explanation
Octavius calls Brutus and Cassius “traitors” and challenges them to fight that day. The phrase “when you have stomachs” is a taunt implying they lack the courage to fight. This makes his tone scornful, as in choice C.
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