Question

What is shakespeare���s purpose behind the war of words between mark antony and octavius and brutus and cassius at the start of act 5 of the tragedy of julius caesar?shakespeare uses the war of words so that the men can explain calmly their reasons for going to war; rhetoric and violence work together.shakespeare uses the war of words to show that these men of power destroyed the republic; rhetoric has been replaced by petty insults.shakespeare uses the war of words to have the opposing armies settle things without going to war; rhetoric is stronger than ever.shakespeare uses the war of words to have the men eulogize caesar once again; rhetoric is used to bring focus to the violence.

Answer 1

B) Shakespeare uses the war of words to show that these men or power destroyed the republic; rhetoric has been replaced by petty insults.

Answer 2

Shakespeare's purpose behind the war of words between Mark Anthony and Octavius and Brutus and Cassius at the start of Act 5 of the tragedy of Julius Caesar to show that these men of power destroyed the republic; rhetoric has been replaced by petty insults., Therefore the answer is the second option. I hope this helps!