What is Shakespeare's purpose behind the war of words between Mark Antony and Octavius and Brutus and Cassius at the start of act 5 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?

A. Shakespeare uses the war of words so that the men can explain calmly their reasons for going to war; rhetoric and violence work together.

B. Shakespeare uses the war of words to show that these men of power destroyed the Republic; rhetoric has been replaced by petty insults.

C. Shakespeare uses the war of words to have the opposing armies settle things without going to war; rhetoric is stronger than ever.

D. Shakespeare uses the war of words to have the men eulogize Caesar once again; rhetoric is used to bring focus to the violence.

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Trouble

31 May, 12:21

What is Shakespeare's purpose behind the war of words between Mark Antony and Octavius and Brutus and Cassius at the start of act 5 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?

A. Shakespeare uses the war of words so that the men can explain calmly their reasons for going to war; rhetoric and violence work together.

B. Shakespeare uses the war of words to show that these men of power destroyed the Republic; rhetoric has been replaced by petty insults.

C. Shakespeare uses the war of words to have the opposing armies settle things without going to war; rhetoric is stronger than ever.

D. Shakespeare uses the war of words to have the men eulogize Caesar once again; rhetoric is used to bring focus to the violence.

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Eddy · Answer 1

The answer to your question is B

Talon Hodges · Answer 2

The answer is (B) Shakespeare uses the war of words to show that these men of power destroyed the Republic as rhetoric has been replaced by petty insults.