Question

Read the excerpt from act 3, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.

Answer 1

Answer:

Antony tells Octavius’s servant to tell Octavius what has happened and to say that Rome is not safe for Octavius yet. Antony tells him to hurry, but then tells him to wait until after he takes Caesar’s body to the marketplace to see how the people react to his eulogy.

Explanation:

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare revolves around the murder of Julius Caesar and the events that unfolded. Through the death of Caesar, the turmoil of Rome and the fight for its power led to the war between the different factions.

In the given excerpt from Act III scene i of the play, Mark Antony had come to Rome to pay tribute to the dead body of his friend Caesar. After viewing the corpse and seeking permission to speak to the people, he tells Octavius's servant to relay a message to his master about the condition of Rome. Octavius was the adopted son and successor of Caesar, so Antony's message through the servant was to make sure that Octavius did not come while it is still dangerous in Rome. He then told the servant to wait till he's done with his eulogy and then see the reaction of the people.