In lines 306 to 318, Cassius says, “Well, Brutus, thou art noble; Yet I see thy honorable mettle may be wrought from that is disposed… For who so firm that cannot be seduced…Caesar doth bear me hard but he loves Brutus…Caesar’s ambitions shall be glanced at…”
In the first section of the quote, Cassius is saying that Brutus may be too honorable for his own good. He implies that Brutus is gullible and blinded by his honor.
Then, Cassius asks (rhetorically) who can not be persuaded if they believe it is for a good cause. When he says that Caesar bears him hard but loves Brutus, he is saying that Caesar does not trust or like Cassius, but he loves and respects Brutus.
Cassius then states that if he was in Brutus’ position, he would not be so gullible. After that, he plans to write to Brutus but makes it appear to be several citizens expressing their respect. He does this so that Caesar’s ambition will be noticed and how he must not continue or he will become dangerous.
Spenczar & Phamulous
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