Question

which statements about a moral dilemma apply to the character of mark antony? select two options. he has to decide whether to accept or refuse the role of king. he has to decide whether assassination is necessary for the republic. he has to decide whether to support a republic or a monarchy. he has to decide whether to go to war with the conspirators. he has to decide whether or not to allow his nephew to be killed.

Explanation:

1. In Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, Mark Antony faces a choice between backing the republican system upheld by Caesar's assassins or aligning with Caesar's legacy, which leans toward monarchy, creating a moral conflict over loyalty and governance.
2. After Caesar's murder, Antony must decide whether to initiate war against the conspirators to avenge Caesar, a choice that carries heavy moral weight regarding violence, justice, and the cost of conflict.
3. The other options are incorrect: Antony is never offered the role of king, he does not debate the necessity of assassination, and the dilemma about his nephew is not part of his core moral conflicts in the play.

Answer:

C. He has to decide whether to support a republic or a monarchy.
D. He has to decide whether to go to war with the conspirators.