Question

read the excerpt from act 1, scene 1, of the tragedy of julius caesar and the background information on the allusion it contains. excerpt flavius see whether their basest mettle be not moved. they vanish tongue - tied in their guiltiness. go you down that way towards the capitol; this way will i. disrobe the images if you do find them decked with ceremonies. marullus may we do so? you know it is the feast of lupercal. flavius it is no matter; let no images be hung with caesars trophies. ill about, and drive away the vulgar from the streets so do you too, where you perceive them thick. which statement best explains the meaning added by the allusion in this excerpt? alluding to the ancient festival of lupercal demonstrates that only commoners enjoy holidays. the allusion to lupercal provides an association with wolves, which intensifies the sense that violence is coming. this allusion compares flavius and marullus to romulus and remus. lupercal alludes to an important patriotic festival and celebrating caesars triumphant return at the same indicates high position in rome

Explanation:

• The festival of Lupercal was an important patriotic festival in ancient Rome. Celebrating Caesar's triumphant return at the same time as this festival indicates his high position in Rome.
• Option 1 is incorrect because the text does not suggest that only commoners enjoy holidays.
• Option 2 is incorrect because there is no clear association with wolves in the given excerpt.
• Option 3 is incorrect because there is no indication that Flavius and Marullus are being compared to Romulus and Remus.

Answer:

Lupercal alludes to an important patriotic festival and celebrating Caesar’s triumphant return at the same indicates his high position in Rome.