Question

read the excerpt from act 4, scene 3, of the tragedy of julius caesar. brutus. bear with me, good boy, i am much forgetful. canst thou hold up thy heavy eyes a while, and touch thy instrument a strain or two? lugius. ay, my lord, ant please you. brutus. it does, my boy. i trouble thee too much, but thou art willing. lucius. it is my duty, sir. brutus. i should not urge thy duty past thy might. i know young bloods look for a time of rest. lucius. i have slept, my lord, already. brutus. it was well done, and thou shalt sleep again. what does this interaction reveal about brutuss character? select two options. he uses music to help him relax. he is cruel and selfish. he cares about those who serve him. he takes advantage of his servants. he puts his own needs before the needs of rome.

Explanation:

1. Brutus asks Lucius to play music, showing he uses it to relax.
2. Brutus acknowledges he is troubling Lucius, notes Lucius needs rest, and tells him he can sleep again, proving he cares about his servant.
3. The other options are incorrect: Brutus is not cruel/selfish, does not take advantage of Lucius, and the interaction does not involve Rome's needs.

Answer:

• He uses music to help him relax.
• He cares about those who serve him.