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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare: Act 2

Question 10 • CREDIT RECOVERY - ELA 9 - Summer

How does the fact that Cassius has Cinna plant the letters for Brutus to read in act 1.3 show a conflict between ambition and friendship?

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A
Cassius is a well-respected man, and it is inappropriate for Brutus to disagree with him; the letters will ensure this does not happen.
B
Brutus is a well-respected man, and as his brother-in-law, Cassius should not be manipulating Brutus in order to achieve his own ambition.
C
Cinna is a close friend of Brutus and is using Cassius to help Brutus achieve his ambition.
D
Brutus is a tyrant, and Cassius, as his brother-in-law, is trying to use his friendship to gain control over Brutus’ ambition.

Explanation

Cassius wants Brutus to join the conspiracy against Caesar, but knows Brutus’s honor and concern for Rome make him difficult to persuade. He has Cinna plant forged letters that appear to come from Roman citizens, manipulating Brutus by making it seem that the people want him to act. Choice B captures the conflict: Cassius uses his family relationship with Brutus to advance his own ambition rather than treating him with honest friendship.

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