Question

part c — short answer (1–2 sentences)

1. why are antony and octavius arguing about lepidus in scene 1?

1. why is cassius upset when he arrives at brutus’s camp?

1. why do brutus and cassius want to talk alone?

Explanation:

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Antony sees Lepidus as a mere tool for carrying out tasks like dividing lands and settling accounts, while Octavius believes Lepidus has a right to be part of the ruling triumvirate, leading to their argument about Lepidus's worth and role.

Cassius is upset because Brutus has condemned and executed Cassius's friend for taking bribes, and Cassius feels Brutus acted unfairly and without consulting him, straining their relationship.

Brutus and Cassius want to talk alone to discuss their political and personal conflicts, such as Cassius's anger over the execution of his friend and their differing strategies for facing Antony and Octavius, without the presence of their soldiers or other followers.

Answer:

Antony and Octavius argue about Lepidus because Antony views him as a subordinate fit only for menial tasks, whereas Octavius thinks Lepidus deserves equal status in their triumvirate.

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