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CASSIUS. Brutus, I do observe you now of late.

I have not from your eyes that gentleness

And show of love as I was wont to have.

You bear too stubborn and too strange a hand

Over your friend that loves you.

–The Tragedy of Julius Caesar,
William Shakespeare

Read the passage. What is the best summary of this passage?

Cassius is concerned Brutus is upset and is being less kind than normal.
Brutus, why have you been acting so stubborn?
Brutus, I want gentleness and love from my friends.
Brutus, you and I are great friends, are we not?

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"Cassius is concerned Brutus is upset and is being less kind than normal."

Reason: Cassius observes Brutus no longer shows the usual gentleness and love, and accuses him of acting stubborn and distant toward a friend who cares for him.