Read the excerpt from act 2, scene 1, of The Tragedy
of Julius Caesar.
BRUTUS. Let 'em enter.
[Exit LUCIUS]
They are the faction. O conspiracy,
Shamest thou to show thy dangerous brow by night,
When evils are most free? O then by day
Where wilt thou find a cavern dark enough
To mask thy monstrous visage? Seek none,
conspiracy.
Hide it in smiles and affability;
For if thou path, thy native semblance on,
Not Erebus itself were dim enough
To hide thee from prevention.
[Enter the conspirators: CASSIUS, CASCA, DECIUS
BRUTUS, CINNA, METELLUS CIMBER,
and
TREBONIUS]
Which statement best explains how Brutus's tragic
flaw reveals the theme that citizens are persuaded by
charismatic leaders?
Because Brutus is power-hungry, he leads other
citizens to conspire to kill Caesar.
Because Brutus is easily manipulated by others, he
falls for Cassius's flattery and joins the conspiracy.
Because Brutus is honorable and loyal to the
republic, he agrees to help keep Caesar from the
throne.
Because Brutus is easily persuaded by others, he
sides with Caesar in his quest to be king.
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