CASSIUS. But ere we could arrive the point proposed,
Caesar cried ‘Help me, Cassius, or I sink!’
Ay, as Aeneas our great ancestor
Did from the flames of Troy upon his shoulder
The old Anchises bear, so from the waves of Tiber
Did I the tirèd Caesar.
–The Tragedy of Julius Caesar,
William Shakespeare
How does this allusion help contribute to the meaning of the play? Check all that apply.
It simplifies complex ideas and emotions for the audience.
It teaches the audience about myths and mythological characters.
It contributes to the meaning of the drama by showing that Caesar is a tyrant.
It enables a better understanding of Cassius because he compares himself to Aeneas.
It connects the context of the play to the myth of a great hero that the audience admires.
