Question

Brutus rose against Caesar because ______.

Options

• not that he loved Caesar less, but that he loved Rome more

• not that he loved Rome more, but because he loved Caesar less

• he wanted to rule Rome instead of Caesar

• Caesar was becoming his enemy

Answer 1

Brutus rose against Caesar because not that he loved Caesar less, but that he loved Rome more.

Explanation:

Brutus claims that he loved Caesar but loved Rome more. He believes Caesar’s ambition threatens the freedom of Roman citizens. Therefore, he presents the assassination as an act of patriotism rather than personal hatred.