Question

antony. villains, you did not so, when your vile daggers hacked one another in the sides of caesar: you showed your teeth like apes, and fawned like hounds, and bowed like bondmen, kissing caesars feet, whilst damned casca, like a cur, behind, struck caesar on the neck. o you flatterers! -the tragedy of julius caesar, william shakespeare what is the meaning of this passage? antony shows contempt for cassius and brutus. which word best contributes to this meaning? flatterers how would the passage change if admirers were used in place of flatterers? it would not change. it would be more positive. it would be more negative.

Explanation:

The word "flatterers" has a negative connotation, suggesting insincere praise. "Admirers" has a positive connotation, indicating genuine respect and approval. So, replacing "flatterers" with "admirers" would make the passage more positive.

Answer:

It would be more positive.