read the excerpt from act 5, scene 5, of the ...

read the excerpt from act 5, scene 5, of the tragedy of julius caesar. brutus. night hangs upon mine eyes; my bones would rest, that have but laboured to attain this hour.... i prithee, strato, stay thou by thy lord. thou art a fellow of a good respect. thy life hath had some smatch of honour in it. hold then my sword, and turn away thy face while i do run upon it. wilt thou, strato? strato. give me your hand first. fare you well, my lord. brutus. farewell, good strato.... caesar, now be still: i killed not thee with half so good a will. which piece of evidence best supports the theme that dignity has a high cost? \night hangs upon mine eyes.\ \i prithee, strato, stay thou by thy lord.\ \that have but laboured to attain this hour....\ \i killed not thee with half so good a will.\

Answer

# Answer: "I killed not thee with half so good a will." # Brief Explanations: Brutus's willingness to die by his own sword for his principles shows dignity at a high - cost (his life). This line emphasizes his resolve and the high price he pays for his sense of honor and dignity.