Valiant, I honor him. But as he was ambitious, I slew him. There is
tears
for his love, joy for his fortune, honor for his valor, and death
for his ambition.
Who is here so base that would be a bondman?
If any, speak, for him have I offended. Who is here so rude that
would not be a Roman? If any, speak, for him have I offended.
Who is here so vile that will not love his country? If any, speak,
for him have I offended. I pause for a reply.
Which statement summarizes the main idea of Brutus' speech?
A. Though Brutus loved Caesar, his love for Rome outweighed it, so he assassinated the ambitious Caesar in Rome's best interest.
B. Brutus does not give any reason for assassinating Caesar; he was simply following along with the conspirators' plan.
C. Brutus did not like Caesar because Caesar accused him of being ambitious; therefore, Brutus killed him.
D. Brutus loved Caesar and participated in the assassination against his will; therefore, he condemns the ambitious conspirators for their actions.
