Question

What point is Brutus most clearly making in lines 12-15?

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A. Leaders are abused when power is taken from them, but
Caesar has escaped this fate because of people's
affections for him.
B. Leaders abuse power when they wield it without feeling the
need for mercy, and Caesar has never been guided by
feelings.
C. Leaders abuse power when they force others to feel guilt,
and Caesar has often attempted to manipulate others
feelings.
D. Leaders are abused when they are unable to exercise
mercy, but Caesar has insisted on following his reason in
this matter.

Answer 1

B. Leaders abuse power when they wield it without feeling the need for mercy, and Caesar has never been guided by

feelings.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the text Julio Caesar, Brutus talks about the power Caesar has and how he fears he would misuse it.

In lines 12-15, Brutus makes the point that when leaders get power, they use it without much thought to mercy, and Caesar would do much worse because he is not the merciful type of person.