read the excerpt from act 2, scene 1, of julius caesar. portia. brutus is wise, and, were he not in health, he would embrace the means to come by it. . . . you have some sick offence within your mind which by the right and virtue of my place, i ought to know of. and upon my knees, i charm you by my once-commended beauty, by all your vows of love, and that great vow which did incorporate and make us one, that you unfold to me, your self, your half, why you are heavy, and what men tonight have had resort to you—for here have been some six or seven, who did hide their faces even from darkness. what is the best summary of this monologue?
portia says that if brutus were simply sick, he would do something to get better. as his wife, he has made a promise to her, and she pleads with him to tell her what is on his mind. she also inquiries about the men who were sneaking around their house.
portia pleads with brutus and says that she deserves to know what is wrong.
portia reminds brutus that she owes it to him to be honest when she is worried and to treat him like his other half.
portia tells brutus that his body is healthy. she reminds him that, as his wife and other half, she will stick by him, no matter what happens.

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read the excerpt from act 2, scene 1, of julius caesar. portia. brutus is wise, and, were he not in health, he would embrace the means to come by it. . . . you have some sick offence within your mind which by the right and virtue of my place, i ought to know of. and upon my knees, i charm you by my once-commended beauty, by all your vows of love, and that great vow which did incorporate and make us one, that you unfold to me, your self, your half, why you are heavy, and what men tonight have had resort to you—for here have been some six or seven, who did hide their faces even from darkness. what is the best summary of this monologue?
 portia says that if brutus were simply sick, he would do something to get better. as his wife, he has made a promise to her, and she pleads with him to tell her what is on his mind. she also inquiries about the men who were sneaking around their house.
 portia pleads with brutus and says that she deserves to know what is wrong.
 portia reminds brutus that she owes it to him to be honest when she is worried and to treat him like his other half.
 portia tells brutus that his body is healthy. she reminds him that, as his wife and other half, she will stick by him, no matter what happens.

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# Brief Explanations:
The monologue shows Portia first noting Brutus is not physically unwell (he'd seek help if he was), then stating as his wife, she has a right to know his mental distress. She pleads with him (using their marriage vows and her position) to tell her why he is troubled, and also mentions the hidden men who visited him. The first option covers all these key points: the distinction between physical sickness and his mental burden, her plea as his wife, and her inquiry about the secretive men. The other options are incomplete: the second misses the men and the physical sickness point, the third misframes her role, and the fourth focuses only on support rather than her demand to know his troubles and the men.
# Answer:
A. Portia says that if Brutus were simply sick, he would do something to get better. As his wife, he has made a promise to her, and she pleads with him to tell her what is on his mind. She also inquires about the men who were sneaking around their house.

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