Question

read the excerpt from julius caesar, act 1, scene 1.
flavius. go you down that way towards the capitol;
this way will i. disrobe the images,
if you do find them decked with ceremonies.
marullus. may we do so?
you know it is the feast of lupercal.
flavius. it is no matter; let no images
be hung with caesar’s trophies. i’ll about,
and drive away the vulgar from the streets:
so do you too, where you perceive them thick.
these growing feathers plucked from caesars wing
will make him fly an ordinary pitch,
who else would soar above the view of men,
and keep us all in servile fearfulness. exeunt
how does this scene most contribute to the plot?
○ it emphasizes flavius’s determination.
○ it introduces opposition to caesar.
○ it illustrates what rome looks like.
○ it compares caesar to a bird.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: The scene is not mainly about emphasizing Flavius’s determination, but about his actions against Caesar’s honors.
• Option 2: Flavius and Marullus are taking actions to remove Caesar’s trophies and disperse the crowd, showing their opposition to Caesar’s growing influence. This introduces the conflict against Caesar.
• Option 3: The scene does not focus on describing Rome’s appearance.
• Option 4: The bird metaphor is a minor part, not the main contribution to the plot.

Answer:

B. It introduces opposition to Caesar.