The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Question
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At the beginning of Act V, how does the following statement by Cassius hint at Brutus’ tragic flaw?
Flatterers! Now, Brutus, thank yourself; This tongue had not offended so today,
If Cassius might have ruled. (Act V, Scene i, ll. 45–47)
Flatterers! Now, Brutus, thank yourself; This tongue had not offended so today,
If Cassius might have ruled. (Act V, Scene i, ll. 45–47)
- Brutus was not kind enough to let Cassius, as well as Antony, make a speech.
- Brutus was not smart enough to tell Antony how good his funeral speech was.
- Brutus was not talented enough to give a better funeral speech than Antony did.
- Brutus was not calculating enough to know that leaving Antony alive was a mistake.