Question

read the excerpt from act 2, scene 1, of julius caesar. what is the best summary of this monologue? portia. brutus is wise, and, were he not in health, he would embrace the means to come by it.... you have some sick offence within your mind which by the right and virtue of my place, i ought to know of. and upon my knees, i charm you by my once - commended beauty, by all your vows of love, and that great vow which did incorporate and make us one, that you unfold to me, your self, your half, why you are heavy, and what men tonight have had resort to you—for here have been some six or seven, who did hide their faces even from darkness. portia says that if brutus were simply sick, he would do something to get better. as his wife, he has made a promise to her, and she pleads with him to tell her what is on his mind. she also inquires about the men who were sneaking around their house. portia pleads with brutus and says that she deserves to know what is wrong portia reminds brutus that she owes it to him to be honest when she is worried and to treat him like his other half. portia tells brutus that his body is healthy. she reminds him that, as his wife and other half, she will stick by him, no matter what happens.

Explanation:

Portia pleads with Brutus, using their marital vows and her position as his wife to ask him to share what's troubling him. She also mentions the men who came to their house. The first option correctly summarizes all these elements. The second option is too vague as it doesn't mention the men. The third option has the wrong focus as Portia is asking Brutus to be honest with her, not the other way around. The fourth option is incorrect as Portia is not just telling Brutus his body is healthy but also asking about his mental state and the men.

Answer:

Portia says that if Brutus were simply sick, he would do something to get better. As his wife, he has made a promise to her, and she pleads with him to tell her what is on his mind. She also inquires about the men who were sneaking around their house.