Author's Style and Layers of Meaning in Cane — Unit test
Question 14 • *CR English 3 S2 [E3060OX]
Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 2, of Julius Caesar.CASSIUS. To every new protester; if you know That I do fawn on men and hug them hard And after scandal them: or if you know That I profess myself in banqueting To all the rout: then hold me dangerous. [Flourish, and shout]
Answer
A
Fawn is more negative, suggesting manipulation of another for personal gain.
B
Fawn is a comparison to a deer and therefore creates a weak image.
C
Flatter is the more negative word, and Cassius wishes to be kind in his description.
D
Flatter is used throughout the play as a compliment, and Cassius would not brag about his own abilities.
Explanation
“Fawn” means to flatter someone in an excessive, ingratiating way, often to gain something. Cassius says he does this and then speaks badly of those people afterward, so the word suggests manipulation for personal gain. The choice about a deer misses the word’s meaning in this context.
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