Read the two excerpts from act 3, scene 2, of Julius
Caesar
[BRUTUS.] If then that friend demand
why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer:
not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved
Rome more. Had you rather Caesar were living, and
die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to live
all free men? As Caesar loved me, I weep for him.
As he was fortunate, I rejoice at it. As he was
valiant, I honour him. But as he was ambitious, I
slew him. There is tears for his love, joy for his
fortune, honour for his valour, and death for his
ambition. Who is here so base that would be a
bondman?
Which statement best compares the two
monologues?
O Both Brutus and Antony ask rhetorical questions to
make points.
O Brutus describes Caesar's generosity and
compassion, while Antony describes his heartless
nature.
Both Brutus and Antony describe Caesar's
weakness in battle.
Neither Brutus or Antony addresses the crowd
directi