Question

Which statement best contrasts the character of Brutus with the character of Cassius?

Brutus has a bigger ego and speaks of himself grandly, while Cassius is more modest.
Brutus has a guilty conscience, while Cassius does not seem to feel guilty at all.
Cassius has a cool and self-controlled personality, while Brutus is more excitable.
Cassius has a guilty conscience, while Brutus does not seem to feel guilty at all.

Answer 1

Answer: Brutus has a guilty conscience, while Cassius does not seem to feel guilty at all.

Answer 2

Both Brutus and Cassius are respected career politicians, who have a desire to prevent Julius Caesar from ruling Rome as a monarch. They both view Caesar as potentially dangerous and conspire to assassinate him. Both Brutus and Cassius participate in Caesar's murder and join forces to fight against Octavius, Mark Antony, and Lepidus during Rome's civil war. But despite their many similarities, Brutus and Cassius have different personalities and abilities. Brutus is a rather naive.

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