After Antony's will revelation, what is the crowd's attitude?

• A. They become skeptical of Antony's motives
• B. They demand a public inquiry
• C. They turn away in fear
• D. They become angered and align against the conspirators

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is how rhetoric can swing a crowd from mourning to anger and active alignment. After Antony reads Caesar’s will, the audience sees a different side of the tragedy: Caesar’s generosity is highlighted, with money left to every citizen and Caesar’s public possessions bequeathed to the people. This portrayal casts Caesar as a benefactor and casts doubt on Brutus’s claim that Caesar was dangerous or ambitious. The dramatic effect is to inflame the crowd’s sense of injustice toward the conspirators, turning their grief into rage and a resolve to oppose those who killed Caesar. The crowd’s anger propels them to side with Antony, rather than remaining skeptical, fearful, or merely seeking an inquiry.