Question

ANTONY: If you have tears, prepare to shed them now. You all do know this mantle1. I remember The 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? Mark Antony recalls a memory of Caesar’s military conquest to make the conspirators feel better about assassinating Caesar. Mark Antony recalls a memory of Caesar’s military conquest to help recruit people to the Roman army even if Caesar is dead. Mark Antony recalls a memory of Caesar’s military conquest to relate to the men in the crowd who served in the Roman army. Mark Antony recalls a memory of Caesar’s military conquest to show the great success of the Roman army despite the leader.

Answer 1

Answer: Mark Antony recalls a memory of Caesar’s military conquest to relate to the men in the crowd who served in the Roman army.

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is a play and tragedy by William Shakespeare, most likely written around 1599. Although the play is called "Julius Caesar," the central psychological drama of the play focuses on Brutus' struggle between the demands of honour, patriotism and friendship.

In this excerpt of Act 3, scene 2, Antony is speaking to the plebeians after the murder of Julius Caesar. In order to relate to the men who served in the army, and to add emotion to his speech, he recalles a memory of Caesar's military conquest.

Answer 2

Answer:

Mark Antony recalls a memory of Caesar’s military conquest to relate to the men in the crowd who served in the Roman army.