Question

read the excerpt from act 4, scene 1, of the tragedy of julius caesar.

antony. and now, octavius,
listen great things-brutus and cassius
are levying powers. we must straight make head.
therefore let our alliance be combined,
our best friends made, our means stretched,
and let us presently go sit in council,
how covert matters may be best disclosed,
and open perils surest answered.

octavius. let us do so: for we are at the stake,
and bayed about with many enemies;
and some that smile have in their hearts, i fear,
millions of mischiefs.

which correctly reflects a conflict of character vs character?

• the weather has been filled with lightning and wind making travel difficult.
• antony and octavius must join forces to win in battle against the combined forces of brutus and cassius.
• octavius is doubting his own abilities to be equal to antony in his leadership.
• cassius and octavius have both worked to turn society against the cause of the other.

Explanation:

Analyze the excerpt for conflict

The excerpt shows Antony and Octavius discussing the threat posed by Brutus and Cassius, who are "levying powers" (raising armies) against them. Antony states they must combine their alliance to face this external threat, representing a direct conflict between two opposing factions of characters.

Evaluate the multiple-choice options

• Option 1 describes character vs. nature (weather making travel difficult).
• Option 2 correctly identifies the character vs. character conflict: Antony and Octavius joining forces to fight against the opposing forces of Brutus and Cassius.
• Option 3 describes character vs. self (internal doubt).
• Option 4 describes character vs. society (turning society against each other), which is not the primary direct conflict shown in this military mobilization context.

Determine the correct option

Option 2 is the only choice that accurately reflects the external character vs. character conflict described in the text.

Answer:

• The weather has been filled with lightning and wind making travel difficult.
• Antony and Octavius must join forces to win in battle against the combined forces of Brutus and Cassius. (Correct answer)
• Ocatvius is doubting his own abilities to be equal to Antony in his leadership.
• Cassius and Octavius have both worked to turn society against the cause of the other.