Question

The storm imagery functions as what motif in the play? an omen predicting eventual peace an omen predicting a terrible storm an omen suggesting that Cassius will be victorious an omen suggesting a tragic end to the battle

Answer 1

Answer: (the last option) An omen suggesting a tragic end to the battle

Step-by-step explanation:

This sort of imagery is used by Shakespeare when the natural order of things is about to be disturbed. The storm means Caesar's death is not appreciated by the gods and will certainly bring tragedy with it. Cassius, however, upon seeing the storm, chooses to interpret it as a sign that the gods do not want Caesar to be crowned an emperor. His choice of misinterpretation leads to his own ruin. Ironically enough, it was a misinterpretation that made him kill himself. Someone wrongly reports that Cassius' army has been defeated, which makes him kill himself.

Answer 2

The storm imagery functions as:

an omen suggesting a tragic end to the battle

Cassius sees it as a bad sign that will help his cause to assassinate Caesar.