Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of The Tragedy.
of Julius Caesar and the background information on
the allusion it contains
Which statement best explains the meaning added by
the allusion in this excerpt?
Alluding to Pompey's Porch reminds the audience
of the importance of Pompey to Roman culture and
wealth.
O The allusion to Pompey's Porch reminds everyone
of the love Pompey had for Caesar's daughter.
O Alluding to Pompey invokes the history of his
opposition to Caesar, showing that the conspirators
in the play are part of a longstanding battle against
a tyrant.
O The allusion to Pompey references his long and
stable relationship with Caesar.
