Question

Why are the citizens called ‘idle creatures’?

Options

• They are sitting without moving.

• They are punning on ‘idol’ and ‘idle’.

• They should be working and not wasting time.

• They are rejoicing.

Answer 1

They should be working and not wasting time.

Explanation:

Flavius calls the citizens “idle creatures” because they have left their work to celebrate Caesar’s victory. He believes they should be at their jobs instead of roaming the streets and joining the celebration.