Question

Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 5, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.


[BRUTUS.] Night hangs upon mine eyes; my bones would rest,

That have but laboured to attain this hour. . . .


I prythee, Strato, stay thou by thy lord.

Thou art a fellow of good respect.

Thy life hath had some smatch of honour in it.

Hold then my sword, and turn away thy face

While I do run upon it. Wilt thou, Strato?


STRATO. Give me your hand first. Fare you well, my lord.


BRUTUS. Farewell, good Strato. . . .

Caesar, now be still:

I killed not thee with half so good a will.


Which piece of evidence best supports the theme that dignity has a high cost?


"Night hangs upon mine eyes."

"I prythee, Strato, stay thou by thy lord."

"Thy life hath had some smatch of honour in it."

"I killed not thee with half so good a will."

Answer 1

The correct answer is (D) I killed not thee with half so good a will.

Explanation:

• These lines exhibit Brutus's characters and his desperation. It shows that he wants to die.

• This describes him to be a very dignified character even though he attempted murder in the play. The second evidence is “I prithee, Strato, stay thou by thy lord” shows that dignity does not influence a person badly but it improves one's character.

• Julius Caesar is en extraordinary play written by William Shakespeare.

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