The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare: Act 4
Question 10 • CREDIT RECOVERY - ELA 9 - Summer
Read the excerpt below from act 3.2 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and answer the question that follows. BRUTUS:But as he was ambitious, I slew him. . . .Who is here so base that would be a bondman?If any, speak, for him have I offended. Who is here so rude thatwould 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. Which message in his speech does Brutus try to support when he uses epimone?
Answer
A
Caesar will be sorely missed by Romans.
B
Caesar’s assassination was to help restore freedom to the Roman Republic.
C
Caesar’s assassination stopped him from being the kind of ruler who cared more about his own welfare than that of his country.
D
Caesar was disliked by many, but he didn’t deserve to be assassinated.
Explanation
Brutus repeats the question “Who is here” and invites anyone who wants to be a bondman or does not love Rome to speak. This repetition emphasizes his claim that Caesar’s assassination was meant to protect Roman freedom and the Republic. The message is that the killing was intended to prevent Romans from becoming subjects under Caesar’s rule.
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