Question
Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2.
BRUTUS. Into what dangers would you lead me, Cassius,
That you would have me seek into myself
For that which is not in me?70
CASSIUS. Therefore, good Brutus, be prepared to hear.
And since you know you cannot see yourself
So well as by reflection, I, your glass,
Will modestly discover to yourself
That of yourself which you yet know not of.75
And be not jealous on me, gentle Brutus.
Were I a common laugher, or did use
To stale with ordinary oaths my love
To every new protester; if you know
That I do fawn on men and hug them hard80
And after scandal them: or if you know
That I profess myself in banqueting
To all the rout: then hold me dangerous.
Which statement best summarizes the conflict in this passage?
A: Cassius explains that he surrounds himself with good friends who all serve the same cause.
B: Brutus suspects that Cassius’s flattery is fueled by intentions that will put him at risk, and Cassius assures Brutus that he is honest and trustworthy.
C: Cassius accuses Brutus of causing scandal among friendships.
D: Cassius explains that he is dangerous to others but he poses no danger to Brutus.
BRUTUS. Into what dangers would you lead me, Cassius,
That you would have me seek into myself
For that which is not in me?70
CASSIUS. Therefore, good Brutus, be prepared to hear.
And since you know you cannot see yourself
So well as by reflection, I, your glass,
Will modestly discover to yourself
That of yourself which you yet know not of.75
And be not jealous on me, gentle Brutus.
Were I a common laugher, or did use
To stale with ordinary oaths my love
To every new protester; if you know
That I do fawn on men and hug them hard80
And after scandal them: or if you know
That I profess myself in banqueting
To all the rout: then hold me dangerous.
Which statement best summarizes the conflict in this passage?
A: Cassius explains that he surrounds himself with good friends who all serve the same cause.
B: Brutus suspects that Cassius’s flattery is fueled by intentions that will put him at risk, and Cassius assures Brutus that he is honest and trustworthy.
C: Cassius accuses Brutus of causing scandal among friendships.
D: Cassius explains that he is dangerous to others but he poses no danger to Brutus.
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The statement that best summarizes the conflict in this passage is:
B: Brutus suspects that Cassius’s flattery is fueled by intentions that will put him at risk, and Cassius assures Brutus that he is honest and trustworthy.
This captures the tension between Brutus's concern about Cassius's motives and Cassius's attempts to convince Brutus of his loyalty and integrity.
B: Brutus suspects that Cassius’s flattery is fueled by intentions that will put him at risk, and Cassius assures Brutus that he is honest and trustworthy.
This captures the tension between Brutus's concern about Cassius's motives and Cassius's attempts to convince Brutus of his loyalty and integrity.