Question

Which statement is true?

a. Cassius’ desire for fame and Brutus’ patriotism for Rome is the central conflict of the play and reflects the theme of publicity.
b. Caesar’s increasing power and the conspirators’ fear of tyranny is the central conflict of the play and reflects the theme of ambition.
c. Calpurnia and Caesar’s marriage is the central conflict of the play and reflects the theme of misconception.
d. Portia and Brutus’ marriage is the central theme of the play and reflects the theme of honor.

Answer 1

Caesar's increasing power and the fear of Caesar's tyranny is the central conflict of Shakespeare's play and reflects the theme of ambition. Precisely Brutus, in his memmorable speech before his countrymen, indicates Julius Caesar's ambition as the justification for having slain him as a means of granting a life of freedom for the Romans. The right option is B.

Answer 2

Portia and Brutus' was clearly the central theme of the play, because is reflects the theme of honor. Even though they were different from every other relationship, in the story, it feels like that they were just made for each other. And that is also why these couple played a really important role in theri family's lives, for they are willing to sacrifice anything for the one they love.