Question

Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar. OCTAVIUS. Come, Antony, away! Defiance, traitors, hurl we in your teeth. If you dare fight to-day, come to the field. If not, when you have stomachs. What is the tone of this passage? excited discouraged scornful sa

Answer 1

What is the tone of this passage?

scornful

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Answer 2

The cause of the battle has rallied Octavius' feelings of anger. The determination of avenging the death of Julius Caesar is his reason "to draw a sword against conspirators". Antony appears to keep a cold blooded mood whereas Octavius's desire to fight in the field is evident. The tone of this passage is scornful.