Question

As he lays dying on the floor of the senate in Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, Caesar says these words.

“Et tu, Brute?” [And you, Brutus?]
What is the most likely reason that Shakespeare has Caesar say these words?
A.)Brutus was Caesar’s friend but has betrayed him.
B.)Brutus tries to save Caesar from the assassination attempt.
C.)Caesar wants Brutus to succeed him as the ruler of Rome.

Answer 1

The answer is either A.) or B.)... I think it is A.) I remember learning this in 6th grade... I am in 9th grade now.

A.)Brutus was Caesar’s friend but has betrayed him.

B.)Brutus tries to save Caesar from the assassination attempt.

I think A.) is the correct answer.

I hope this helped! :)

Answer 2

The answer would be A.