Question
Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2.
CASSIUS. 'Tis just;
And it is very much lamented, Brutus,60
That you have no such mirrors as will turn
Your hidden worthiness into your eye,
That you might see your shadow. I have heard
Where many of the best respect in Rome—
Except immortal Caesar—speaking of Brutus,65
And groaning underneath this age’s yoke,
Have wished that noble Brutus had his eyes.
BRUTUS. Into what dangers would you lead me, Cassius,
That you would have me seek into myself
For that which is not in me?
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.
What do the symbols of mirrors and glass represent in this excerpt?
A: the importance of appearance
B: the need to be powerful
C: the desire to grow stronger
D: the ability to see one’s worth
CASSIUS. 'Tis just;
And it is very much lamented, Brutus,60
That you have no such mirrors as will turn
Your hidden worthiness into your eye,
That you might see your shadow. I have heard
Where many of the best respect in Rome—
Except immortal Caesar—speaking of Brutus,65
And groaning underneath this age’s yoke,
Have wished that noble Brutus had his eyes.
BRUTUS. Into what dangers would you lead me, Cassius,
That you would have me seek into myself
For that which is not in me?
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.
What do the symbols of mirrors and glass represent in this excerpt?
A: the importance of appearance
B: the need to be powerful
C: the desire to grow stronger
D: the ability to see one’s worth
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The symbols of mirrors and glass in this excerpt represent **D: the ability to see one’s worth**. Cassius is suggesting that he can help Brutus see his own value and potential, which Brutus is currently unaware of. The metaphor of a mirror or glass reflects the idea of self-awareness and understanding one's inner qualities, which ties into the broader themes of self-perception and worthiness in the play.