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What is Cassius's moral dilemma in this passage?

CASSIUS. Come down; behold no more.
O coward that I am, to live so long,
To see my best friend ta’en before my face!
-The Tragedy of Julius Caesar,
William Shakespeare
He must decide if fate is to blame for his situation.
He must choose loyalty to Caesar over loyalty to his
country
He must choose to let the gods determine his next
course of action.
He must decide whether or not to send his best
friend into battle.

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Answer:

Answer: D. He must decide whether or not to send his best friend into battle.

Step-by-step explanation:

He's saying he is a coward because he might have to let his friend go into battle knowing he may die.

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