Question

casca. indeed they say the senators tomorrow
mean to establish caesar as a king,
and he shall wear his crown by sea and land
in every place save here in italy.
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what is the best analysis of the causal relationship in
this scene?
○ this decision will cause caesar to flee from rome.
○ this decision will cause the conspirators to
abandon their plot.
○ this decision will cause cassius to act on his plans
more urgently.
○ this decision will cause cassius and casca to
move on without brutus’s decision.

Explanation:

In "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar", the senators' decision to make Caesar a king would threaten the conspirators' (including Cassius) goal of preventing Caesar's rise to power. So Cassius, who is part of the conspiracy, would be more urgent to act on his plans to stop Caesar. The first option is wrong as Caesar wouldn't flee; the second is wrong as conspirators wouldn't abandon the plot; the fourth is wrong as Brutus' decision is relevant and they don't move on without considering him. Only the third option makes sense.

Answer:

C. This decision will cause Cassius to act on his plans more urgently.