Question

What does Brutus reveal in this soliloquy? Check all that apply.

Brutus plans to blank Caesar.
Caesar is already a tyrant.
Brutus will be part of the plot against Caesar.
blanking Caesar will prevent him from becoming a tyrant.
Brutus despises Caesar and wants to rule himself.

Answer 1

Checked:
- Brutus plans to blank (kill) Caesar. — Yes. In his soliloquy he concludes "It must be by his death" (deciding assassination is necessary).
- Brutus will be part of the plot against Caesar. — Yes. He resolves to join the conspirators for Rome’s good.
- blanking (killing) Caesar will prevent him from becoming a tyrant. — Yes. Brutus’s motive is preemptive: he fears Caesar may become a tyrant and believes killing him will protect the republic.

Not checked:
- Caesar is already a tyrant. — No. Brutus worries Caesar might become a tyrant, but does not claim he already is one.
- Brutus despises Caesar and wants to rule himself. — No. Brutus insists his action is for the public good, not personal hatred or ambition.