Question

which conflict most affects the plot in acts 1 and 2 of julius caesar?
flavius and marullus trying to get the people who are celebrating out of the streets
caesar being suspicious of cassius and how he is too thin and does not smile
brutus trying to decide whether his love of rome is stronger than his love for caesar
casca telling the others how antony offered the crown to caesar three times

Explanation:

This conflict drives the core dramatic tension of the early acts, as Brutus's internal struggle over his loyalty to Caesar versus his duty to Rome directly leads to his decision to join the conspiracy, which is the central plot driver of Acts 1 and 2. The other options are secondary events that set context but do not shape the main plot trajectory as profoundly.

Answer:

Brutus trying to decide whether his love of Rome is stronger than his love for Caesar