Question

What two reasons does Portia give for why Brutus should confide in her his problems?

A) Because she's a loyal wife and a woman
B) Because she's a skilled diplomat and a senator
C) Because she's ambitious and wants to be queen
D) Because she's related to Caesar and can spy on him

Answer 1

Portia gives two reasons for Brutus to confide in her: her loyalty as his wife and her proven strength of character. So, the correct answer is A) Because she's a loyal wife and a woman.

Step-by-step explanation:

The two reasons Portia gives for why Brutus should confide in her his problems in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar are because she is a loyal wife and a woman of strong character.

Portia argues that as Brutus's wife, she deserves to share in his worries and because she is the daughter of Cato and has proven her strength by wounding herself.

This display of her own fortitude is meant to persuade Brutus that she can handle the weight of his troubles and should be trusted as an equal partner in marriage.

Thus, the correct answer is A) Because she's a loyal wife and a woman.