Question

Read the excerpt from act 3, scene 2, of Julius Caesar. [BRUTUS.] Who is here so vile that will not love his country? If any, speak, for him have I offended. I pause for a reply. ALL. None, Brutus, none. BRUTUS. Then none have I offended. I have done no more to Caesar than you shall do to Brutus. The question of his death is enrolled in the Capitol: his glory not extenuated, wherein he was worthy, nor his offences enforced, for which he suffered death. [Enter ANTONY and others, with CAESAR’s body] Here comes his body, mourned by Mark Antony, who, though he had no hand in his death, shall receive the benefit of his dying: a place in the commonwealth—as which of you shall not? With this I depart: that, as I slew my best lover for the good of Rome, I have the same dagger for myself, when it shall please my country to need my death. What is the best summary of this monologue?

Answer 1

the answer is B.

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Answer 2

Answer: b. Brutus says that he has not offended anyone and that he killed Caesar for the good of Rome, just as the people may kill him someday. As Caesar’s body is delivered, Brutus also acknowledges that Antony is not guilty, but will benefit from Caesar’s death, just as everyone will

Step-by-step explanation:

Since our purpose here is to choose the best summary for the monologue, I believe the best option to be the second one.

Options a and c do convey part of the message, but not all of it, leaving out some important details. Option d, on the other hand, gives too many details. It's closer to a paraphrase than to a summary, even though the two techniques sometimes overlap. A summary, however, tries to shorten the number of words while giving the same information. Therefore, option b seems to be more suitable: from it, we learn how Brutus justifies killing Caesar and how he acknowledges Antony's innocence. However, it is done in a brief manner.