Julius Caesar
by William Shakespeare
(excerpt from Act 3, Scene II)
In the prior acts of Julius Caesar, noble Romans have conspired against their
leader, Caesar, and assassinated him. In this scene, Brutus, a well-respected man
and longtime friend of Caesar, addresses the people of Rome to explain his
participation in the act
BRUTUS: Had you rather Caesar were living and
die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to live
all free men? As Caesar loved me, I weep for him;
as he was fortunate, I rejoice at it, as he was
valiant, I honor him: but, as he was ambitious, I
slew him. There is tears for his love, joy for his
fortune, honor for his valor, and death for his
ambition. Who is here so base that would be a
bondman? If any, speak-for him have I offended.
Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman? If
any, speak-for him have I offended. Who is here so
vile that will not love his country? If any, speak-
for him have I offended. I pause for a reply.
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Select the correct answer.
How is the representation of Julius Caesar similar in both the text and the statue?
OA.
O B.
O C.
O D.
Both portray Julius Caesar as courageous.
Both portray a conspiracy against Caesar.
Both portray Julius Caesar as a flawed human.
Both portray Julius Caesar as a loyal leader.