In act 2.1 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Portia uses her marriage vows to manipulate Brutus into telling her about the assass
ination plot. What does this interaction reveal about Brutus’ character? He does not trust his wife.
He wants his wife to join the conspirators.
He thinks his wife is funny.
His naiveté and idealism prevent him from seeing when he’s being manipulated.
