In 'Julius Caesar', the brief interaction between the Cobbler and the Tribunes in Act 1 serves to:
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Correct answer: Establish the fickle and humorous nature of the Roman plebeians
The Cobbler uses puns (such as 'mender of bad soles') to avoid answering the Tribunes' questions directly. This opening levity contrasts with the grave political unrest that follows immediately after.
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