Question

BRUTUS. It must be by his death: and for my part I know no personal cause to spurn at him But for the general. He would be crowned: How that might change his nature, there's the question. –The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare What inference can be drawn about Brutus's motivation and his character? Brutus is ambitious for power of his own. Brutus acts without thinking things through. Brutus hates Caesar and is jealous of him. Brutus seeks to protect Rome from tyranny.

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Answer:

The correct answer is D) Brutus seeks to protect Rome from tyranny.

Explanation:

Brutus has no personal issues or bone to pick with Julius Ceaser. But his motivation is fueled by his love for the people of Rome.

Nothing not even his own death is considered equal to his committement to the public. And so even as the play progresses, Brutus struggles with this conflict over and over again.

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