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Brutus:Caesar:

CAESAR. Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look:
He thinks too much: such men are dangerous.

ANTONY. Fear him not, Caesar, he’s not dangerous.
He is a noble Roman, and well given.

–The Tragedy of Julius Caesar,
William Shakespeare

How do Brutus’s and Caesar’s dilemmas in these passages contribute to meaning?

Both dilemmas are fueled by a desire for power.
Both dilemmas result in Brutus and Cassius conspiring against Caesar.
Both dilemmas are revealed through soliloquies.
Both dilemmas lead to renewed trust and loyalties.

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Correct answer: Both dilemmas are fueled by a desire for power.

Explanation: Brutus’s dilemma (whether to join the conspirators) is driven by anxiety about Caesar’s possible ambition and the threat that concentrated power poses to the Republic; Caesar’s remark about Cassius reveals his awareness/fear of others’ ambition and the instability that ambition can cause. Both passages therefore revolve around power—its pursuit and its dangers.

Why the other choices are wrong:
- They do not both result in Brutus and Cassius conspiring (only Brutus’s dilemma leads to the conspiracy).
- They are not both revealed through soliloquies (Brutus’s is often shown in soliloquy; Caesar’s line is spoken in dialogue).
- They do not lead to renewed trust and loyalties (they lead to suspicion, betrayal, and fracture).