What Happens After Eugene's Funeral?
The Roman Funeral Procession
The McCourts do not fall under the reference text. After Eugene's funeral, the text discusses the customary Roman funeral practices where a procession takes place. During this procession, the deceased wouldn't be taken from home to the city center for a eulogy and ceremonial mask wearing.
Mos Maiorum
Funeral parades were an essential part of Roman society's customs known as "mos maiorum," or 'the way of the ancestors. During these processions, the body of the deceased would be carried from home to the city center, or forum. Here, a eulogy would be delivered by the heir.
Ancestor Masks
Members of the procession would wear 'ancestor masks' as a way to honor and remember deceased family members. This practice served not only to pay respects to the deceased but also to cement the connection with the family's past and commemorate the occasion with public significance.
Based on the information provided, none of the answer choices provided accurately describe what the McCourts do after Eugene's funeral. Instead, the text focuses on the Roman funeral customs involving a procession, eulogy, and ceremonial practices.
Which of the following best describes what the McCourts do after Eugene’s funeral? The information provided does not refer to the actions of the McCourts after Eugene's funeral. Instead, it talks about customary Roman funeral practices where a procession would take the deceased from home to the city center for a eulogy and ceremonial mask wearing.