Question

Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 2, of Julius Caesar.

BRUTUS. What means this shouting? I do fear the people
Choose Caesar for their king.

CASSIUS. Ay, do you fear it?
Then must I think you would not have it so.

BRUTUS. I would not, Cassius; yet I love him well.
But wherefore do you hold me here so long?
What is it that you would impart to me?
If it be aught toward the general good,
Set honour in one eye and death i’th’ other,
And I will look on both indifferently;
For let the gods so speed me as I love
The name of honour more than I fear death.

What is the effect of Cassius's question to Brutus?
Brutus begins to distrust Cassius's opinion of Caesar.
Brutus tells Cassius that Caesar should not be king.
Brutus supports Caesar's crowning as king of Rome.
Brutus supports Cassius's rise to power in Rome.

Answer 1

Answer:

Brutus tells Cassius that Caesar should not be king.

Explanation:

William Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar" revolves around the death of Julius Caesar and the ensuing calamity that surrounds Rome. The power to rule Rome was distributed and fought over by numerous people, including Brutus and Cassius.

The given passage from Act I scene ii shows the conversation between Brutus and Cassius where Cassius begins questioning or inwardly manipulating him into revealing his thoughts. Cassius had always wanted to remove Caesar from the power but he also knew he needed to have a strong ally like Brutus, thus the manipulation and inward psychological reasoning. When he asked Brutus if he also did not support the idea of Caesar as the king, he wanted to see the real thought of Brutus about this issue, depending on which he will push his plan forward.

Thus, Cassius' questioning of Brutus leads to a revelation on the part of Brutus that Caesar should not be king.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Answer Is C.)Caesar should not be king.

Explanation:

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