Question

What is ironic about discussing whether or not to include Cicero in the conspiracy? Select two options.

Casca firmly reverses his position about including Cicero, as if he hadn’t been the one to suggest it in the first place.
Metellus thinks having gray hair is a sign of weakness and poor decision-making, but they also have gray hair.
Casca thinks he is making important decisions when Brutus is really the one leading the way.
Brutus believes Cicero should be included as one of the conspirators while Cassius disagrees.
Cassius agrees with Metellus that Cicero, but Casca’s wise argument sways their opinions.

Answer 1

- Casca firmly reverses his position about including Cicero, as if he hadn’t been the one to suggest it in the first place. — ironic because he flip-flops and then pretends not to have led the suggestion.
- Casca thinks he is making important decisions when Brutus is really the one leading the way. — ironic because Casca appears to speak up, but Brutus is the true authority whose judgment prevails.