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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 7: Thematic Development

Question 3 • [ELA10] ELA 10, Sem 2 (26-27)

Which statement describes a catastrophe in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?

Answer
A
The funeral mob supports the conspirators and joins Brutus’s armies to defeat Antony.
B
The audience feels pity and fear over Brutus’ loss of his friend, Caesar.
C
Brutus’s armies are defeated.
D
Brutus is easily manipulated to join the conspiracy.

Explanation

A catastrophe is the disastrous event near the end of a tragedy that brings the conflict to its conclusion. In Julius Caesar, Brutus’s forces are defeated, leading to his downfall. Therefore, “Brutus’s armies are defeated” describes the catastrophe; the other choices describe audience response or earlier events.

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