Question

read the passage. then answer the question that follows.
portia. i would have had thee there and here again
ere i can tell thee what thou shouldst do there.
aside o constancy, be strong upon my side;
set a huge mountain ‘tween my heart and tongue.
i have a man’s mind, but a woman’s might.
—the tragedy of julius caesar,
william shakespeare
what emotions does the image of “a huge mountain ‘tween my hearth and tongue” reveal?
○ fear and frustration
○ trust and pride
○ love and appreciation
○ love and affection

Explanation:

Portia wants to communicate but feels a "huge mountain" between her heart (emotions/thoughts) and tongue (speech). This suggests she's frustrated at not being able to express herself, and the need for a mountain implies fear of revealing something or inability to overcome the barrier. The other options (trust/pride, love/appreciation, love/affection) don't match the sense of being blocked from speaking, which aligns with fear (of what to say or consequences) and frustration (at the communication barrier).

Answer:

A. fear and frustration