Question

read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of julius caesar cassius two mighty eagles fell, and there they perched, gorging and feeding from our soldiers hands, who to philippi here consorted us. this morning are they fled away and gone, and in their steads do ravens, crows, and kites fly oer our heads and downward look on us, as we were sickly prey. their shadows seem a canopy most fatal, under which our army lies ready to give up the ghost. messala. believe not so cassius. i but believe it partly, for i am fresh of spirit, and resolved to meet all perils very constantly. how does the use of the word fresh affect the meaning of the passage? it reveals cassiuss sense of optimism in spite of the dark omens it exposes cassiuss feelings of regret for murdering caesar it shows cassiuss renewed respect for the armies of lepidus it reveals cassiuss humble dedication to caesars memory and the people of rome

Explanation:

Cassius says he is "fresh of spirit" and resolved to face dangers. Despite the dark omens like the eagles leaving and ravens appearing, his use of "fresh" shows he is still optimistic.

Answer:

It reveals Cassius's sense of optimism in spite of the dark omens