Act 1 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

In the first scene of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Flavius and Marullus talk to a
cobbler. In addition to providing a clever opening to the story, what main purpose
does this exchange serve?

A. It portrays an internal conflict both Flavius and Marullus are experiencing.
B. It introduces the story's catastrophe.
C. It provides important information about political conflicts heating up in
Rome.
D. It presents an authentic view of what life was like for workers in ancient
Rome.