Question

read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of the tragedy of julius caesar and the background information on the allusion it contains. cassius. and why should caesar be a tyrant then? poor man, i know he would not be a wolf but that he sees the romans are but sheep. he were no lion, were not romans hinds. those that with haste will make a mighty fire begin it with weak straws. what trash is rome? what rubbish, and what offal? when it serves for the base matter to illuminate so vile a thing as caesar! but, o grief, where hast thou led me? i perhaps speak this before a willing bondman: then i know my answer must be made. but i am armed and dangers are to me indifferent. casca. you speak to casca, and to such a man which statement best explains the meaning added by the allusion in this excerpt? alluding to pompeys porch reminds the audience of the importance of pompey to roman culture and wealth. the allusion to pompeys porch reminds everyone of the love pompey had for caesars daughter. alluding to pompey invokes the history of his opposition to caesar, showing that the conspirators in the play are part of a longstanding battle against a tyrant. the allusion to pompey references his long and stable relationship with caesar.

Explanation:

In "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar", Pompey was a political rival of Caesar. The allusion to Pompey in the play by Cassius invokes the history of their opposition. The conspirators see themselves as part of a long - standing battle against Caesar's tyranny, similar to Pompey's stance against him.

Answer:

Alluding to Pompey invokes the history of his opposition to Caesar, showing that the conspirators in the play are part of a longstanding battle against a tyrant.