Question

Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 2, scene 1.

BRUTUS. It must be by his death: and for my part
I know no personal cause to spurn at him
But for the general. He would be crowned:
How that might change his nature, there’s the question.
It is the bright day that brings forth the adder,5
And that craves wary walking. Crown him that,
And then I grant we put a sting in him
That at his will he may do danger with.
Th’ abuse of greatness is when it disjoins
Remorse from power. And to speak truth of Caesar . . .10

Which statement best describes the meaning of the imagery in the line "It is the bright day that brings forth the adder”? (An adder is a snake.)

The sun shines on Caesar, but he must watch his steps around others.
Brutus will kill Caesar with a bite of stinging fangs.
The warm praise of the people can cause Caesar to be more powerful and dangerous.
Some animals cannot be trusted, no matter what.

Answer 1

The warm praise of the people can cause Caesar to be more powerful and dangerous.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: The warm praise of the people can cause Caesar to be more powerful and dangerous.

Step-by-step explanation:

This explains the reason why Brutus killed Julius Caesar. He believed that Caesar was a good man but he did not think it would last as Caesar got more powerful. He believed that Caesar being powerful would corrupt him and make him dangerous.

This is what he meant by the bright day brings out the adder. In order words, the more powerful Caesar is = A brighter day.

Caesar becoming more powerful = the nature of a snake manifesting from him making him more dangerous.