Question

Brutus. he is not doubted.—a word, he received you let me be resolved.lucillius. with courtesy and with respect enough,but not with such familiar instances,nor with such free and friendly conference,as he hath used of . thou hast describeda hot friend cooling. ever note, lucillius:when love begins to sicken and decayit useth an enforcèd are no tricks in plain and simple faith;but hollow men, like horses hot at hand,make gallant show and promise of their mettle;but when they should endure the bloody spur,they fall their crests and, like deceitful jades,sink in the trial. comes his army on?–the tragedy of julius caesar,william shakespeare

Which text evidence supports the conclusion that Brutus and Cassius are in conflict? Choose three options.
a. "a word, Lucillius"
b. "with courtesy and with respect enough"
c. "how he received you let me be resolved"
d. "thou hast described a hot friend cooling"
e. "when love begins to sicken and decay/it useth an enforcèd ceremony"
f. "they fall their crests and, like deceitful jades,/sink in the trial."

Answer 1

The text evidence supporting the conclusion that Brutus and Cassius are in conflict includes options a."a word, Lucillius", c."how he received you let me be resolved", and f."they fall their crests and, like deceitful jades,/sink in the trial." Therefore the correct options are a, c and f.

Step-by-step explanation:

Option a, "a word, Lucillius," suggests a curt and abrupt manner of communication, indicating a possible tension or disagreement between Brutus and Lucillius. Option c, "how he received you let me be resolved," implies a concern or uncertainty about Cassius's reception of someone, highlighting a potential source of conflict. Finally, option f, "they fall their crests and, like deceitful jades,/sink in the trial," vividly illustrates the metaphorical falling and sinking, symbolizing a decline or failure, supporting the notion of conflict between Brutus and Cassius.

The language used in option a, "a word, Lucillius," indicates a curt and dismissive tone, suggesting a lack of open communication and understanding between Brutus and Lucillius. Option c, "how he received you let me be resolved," implies a need for clarification and resolution regarding Cassius's reception of someone, indicating a potential disagreement or misunderstanding. Option f, "they fall their crests and, like deceitful jades,/sink in the trial," employs powerful imagery to convey a sense of failure and betrayal, emphasizing the discord between Brutus and Cassius.

In conclusion, the selected options a, c, and f collectively provide textual evidence supporting the conclusion that Brutus and Cassius are in conflict. The language, tone, and imagery used in these excerpts contribute to the portrayal of a strained relationship between the two characters in Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar."Therefore the correct options are a, c and f.