Question

select the correct answer.
the line “et tu, brute?” is a popular allusion to william shakespeare’s julius caesar. if a modern character speaks the same phrase to another character, what is most likely the meaning?
a. the character feels safe or content.
b. the character cares deeply about another character.
c. the character feels surprised or betrayed.
d. the character cares about the other character’s opinion.

Explanation:

In Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, Caesar utters "Et Tu, Brute?" when he sees Brutus among his assassins, showing surprise and betrayal. A modern - day use of this phrase would convey similar emotions.

Answer:

C. The character feels surprised or betrayed.