Question

Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.

BRUTUS. Bear with me, good boy, I am much forgetful.
Canst thou hold up thy heavy eyes a while,
And touch thy instrument a strain or two?

LUCIUS. Ay, my lord, an’t please you.

BRUTUS. It does, my boy.
I trouble thee too much, but thou art willing.

LUCIUS. It is my duty, sir.

BRUTUS. I should not urge thy duty past thy might.
I know young bloods look for a time of rest.

LUCIUS. I have slept, my lord, already.

BRUTUS. It was well done, and thou shalt sleep again.
I will not hold thee long. If I do live,
I will be good to thee.

[Music, and a song]

This is a sleepy tune. O murderous slumber,
Lay’st thou thy leaden mace upon my boy,
That plays thee music?—Gentle knave, good night;
I will not do thee so much wrong to wake thee.
If thou dost nod thou break’st thy instrument;
I’ll take it from thee, and, good boy, good night.
Let me see, let me see, is not the leaf turned down
Where I left reading? Here it is, I think.

What does this interaction reveal about Brutus’s character? Select two options.

He uses music to help him relax.
He is cruel and selfish.
He cares about those who serve him.
He takes advantage of his servants.
He puts his own needs before

Answer 1

3. He cares about those who serve him.

1. He uses music to help him relax.

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Answer 2

He cares about those who serve him.

He uses music to help him relax.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the excerpt from act 4, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Brutus begs his servant to play him some music because he knows his servant is tired and is due a rest to which his servant replies that he does not mind as he is merely doing his duty.

This interaction reveals that Brutus cares about those who serve him and uses music to help him relax.