Question

read the passage from act 2, scene 1, of the tragedy of julius caesar. brutus. kneel not, gentle portia. . . . you are my true and honourable wife, as dear to me as are the ruddy drops that visit my sad heart. portia: if this were true, then should i know this secret. . . . tell me your counsels; i will not disclose em. i have made strong proof of my constancy, giving myself a voluntary wound here in the thigh. can i bear that with patience, and not my husbands secrets? which details best support the theme that loyalty to ones spouse is important? select two options. ☐ brutuss admission that he is joining the conspiracy ☐ portias insistence that she will not tell brutuss secrets to anyone ☐ brutuss statement praising her as his loving wife ☐ brutuss admonition to portia for pressing him for information ☐ brutuss anger at portias violent act

Explanation:

1. Portia's vow to keep Brutus's secrets demonstrates her loyalty as a spouse, as she prioritizes his trust even after proving her reliability through a painful act.
2. Brutus's statement praising Portia as his loving, true, and honourable wife, comparing her to the lifeblood of his heart, directly emphasizes his deep loyalty and affection for her as his spouse.

Answer:

• Portia's insistence that she will not tell Brutus's secrets to anyone
• Brutus's statement praising her as his loving wife