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What is the significance of Marullus questioning the citizens' trades?
What is the significance of Marullus questioning the citizens' trades?
- To remind them to wear proper work attire
- To assert his authority and criticize their actions (correct)
- To emphasize the importance of following social norms
- To imply that they are not skilled workers
Why does Marullus inquire about the citizens' profession?
Why does Marullus inquire about the citizens' profession?
- To understand their socio-economic background
- To ensure they are following proper work regulations (correct)
- To gather information for a census
- To mock their choice of occupation
What does the citizen's response 'A trade, sir, that I hope I may use with a safe conscience...' suggest?
What does the citizen's response 'A trade, sir, that I hope I may use with a safe conscience...' suggest?
- He is uncertain about his profession
- He is proud of his ethical work practices (correct)
- He is hiding his true occupation
- He is trying to avoid Marullus' scrutiny
What is the main reason Flavius and Marullus reprimand the citizens?
What is the main reason Flavius and Marullus reprimand the citizens?
Why does Marullus ask 'What dost thou with thy best apparel on?'
Why does Marullus ask 'What dost thou with thy best apparel on?'
'A trade, sir, that I hope I may use with a safe conscience...' implies the citizen feels:
'A trade, sir, that I hope I may use with a safe conscience...' implies the citizen feels:
'But what trade art thou?' - What does this question primarily aim to ascertain?
'But what trade art thou?' - What does this question primarily aim to ascertain?
Flashcards
Why does Marullus question the citizens' trades?
Why does Marullus question the citizens' trades?
To assert his authority and criticize their fickle behavior, celebrating Caesar after previously supporting Pompey.
Why do Flavius and Marullus reprimand the citizens?
Why do Flavius and Marullus reprimand the citizens?
To reprimand them for celebrating Caesar's victory instead of mourning Pompey's death.
Citizen's response: '...safe conscience' suggests?
Citizen's response: '...safe conscience' suggests?
It shows the man values honesty and integrity in his work life.
Why ask 'What dost thou with thy best apparel on?'
Why ask 'What dost thou with thy best apparel on?'
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'...safe conscience...' implies the citizen feels:
'...safe conscience...' implies the citizen feels:
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'But what trade art thou?' aims to ascertain?
'But what trade art thou?' aims to ascertain?
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Study Notes
Scene 1: Rome, a Street
- The scene opens with Flavius, Marullus, and certain Citizens present.
- Flavius orders the Citizens to go home, asking if they know it's a laboring day and shouldn't be walking around without their work clothes.
- A First Citizen, a carpenter, is questioned by Marullus about his absence of leather apron and rule.
- A Second Citizen, a cobbler, is also questioned by Marullus about his occupation.
- The Second Citizen responds that he mends bad soles, making a pun on the phrase "bad soles" having multiple meanings.
Key Terms and Phrases
- "Hence" means "get away" or "go away".
- A "holiday" refers to a religious manual work day.
- "Mechanical" refers to people who work with their hands.
- A "labouring day" is a day when people work.
- A "sign of your profession" refers to the work clothes or tools worn by a laborer.
- A "rule" is a foot ruler, a tool used by carpenters.
- "Apparel" refers to clothes.
- The phrase "in respect of" means "as regards" or "with regard to".
- The word "but" is used to mean "merely" or "only".
- The word "cobbler" is used as a pun, referring to both the occupation and the act of mending shoes.
- The word "soles" is used as a pun, referring to both the soles of shoes and the idea of people's souls.
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