Question

Which statement best compares Brutus’s remarks at the death of his wife, Portia, to his words before his own death?

Answer 1

Brutus was more philosophical about his own death than her wife's.

Explanation:

• When Brutus hears the news of his wife's death, he says, "Sick of many griefs."
• He takes death as an inevitable fact of both human condition and as well as his betrayal to Caesar.
• Cassius points out they Brutus is rather emotions about her wide's death than being philosophical