10 Questions
What does Brutus mutter to himself in Act II, scene i?
Brutus mutters to himself that Caesar will have to die.
What is Brutus uncertain about regarding Caesar's future as king?
Brutus questions whether or not Caesar will be corrupted by his power.
How does Brutus compare Caesar's potential for corruption?
Brutus compares Caesar to the egg of a serpent 'which, hatched, would as his kind grow mischievous.'
What does Brutus interpret the letter found near the window as a protest against?
Brutus interprets the letter as a protest against Caesar.
Who does Brutus's servant announce at the door in Act II, scene i?
Brutus's servant announces Cassius and a group of men—the conspirators.
Brutus compares Caesar to the egg of a ______
serpent
Brutus resolves to take the letter's challenge to 'speak, strike, ______'
redress
Brutus knows with certainty that Caesar will be crowned ______
king
Brutus determines to 'kill him in the ______'
shell
The letter found near the window accuses Brutus of sleeping while Rome is ______
threatened
Explore a summary and analysis of Act II, scene i of Julius Caesar, where Brutus paces in his garden and contemplates Caesar's rise to power. Delve into his internal conflict and the decisions he faces regarding Caesar's fate.
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