The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 2: Causal Relationships
Question 4 • [ELA10] ELA 10, Sem 2 (26-27)
Read the excerpt from act 2, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.BRUTUS. O ye gods,Render me worthy of this noble wife![Knocking within]Hark, hark, one knocks. Portia, go in a while,And by and by thy bosom shall partakeThe secrets of my heart.All my engagements I will construe to thee,All the charactery of my sad brows.Leave me with haste.[Exit PORTIA]
Answer
A
Brutus wants to assure Portia that he will confide in her as soon as he can safely do so.
B
Brutus wants to get Portia to join the conspiracy with him.
C
Brutus wants to ask the conspirators to explain things to Portia.
D
Brutus wants to introduce the conspirators to Portia.
Explanation
Brutus tells Portia to go inside for a while, then promises that she will soon share “the secrets of my heart.” He also says he will explain all his commitments and the troubled expression on his face. This shows he intends to confide in her once it is safe or possible, not to recruit her or introduce her to the conspirators.
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