The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 3: Drawing Conclusions
Question 1 • [ELA10] ELA 10, Sem 2 (26-27)
What does the image of "a huge mountain ‘tween my heart and tongue” suggest about the meaning of this passage?Portia does not want Lucius to find out that she is in love.Portia misses the freedom to enjoy being out in nature.Portia knows that Lucius is one of the conspirators.Portia wishes for help to keep from saying what she knows and feels.
Answer
A
Portia does not want Lucius to find out that she is in love.
B
Portia misses the freedom to enjoy being out in nature.
C
Portia knows that Lucius is one of the conspirators.
D
Portia wishes for help to keep from saying what she knows and feels.
Explanation
The “huge mountain” between Portia’s heart and tongue is a metaphor for the difficulty of keeping her thoughts and feelings from being spoken. She wants help resisting the urge to reveal what she knows and feels, which matches choice D. The image is not about a real mountain or about being in love with Lucius.
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