Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow: 1. I cannot, by the progress of the stars, Give guess how near to day. Lucius, I say ! I would it were my fault to sleep so soundly.
I)why does Brutus want to wake lucius?why does he have to call out to him again and again? what does this reveal about lucius ? what mood is Brutus in?
ii)Explain "I would it were my fault to sleep so soundly".
why does he use the word "fault"in this connection? what other references are made to brutus' inability to sleep ? what causes this sleeplessness?
iii)when lucius awakes what does Brutus ask him to do ?what aspect of brutus' character does lucius bring out ?
I)why does Brutus want to wake lucius?why does he have to call out to him again and again? what does this reveal about lucius ? what mood is Brutus in?
ii)Explain "I would it were my fault to sleep so soundly".
why does he use the word "fault"in this connection? what other references are made to brutus' inability to sleep ? what causes this sleeplessness?
iii)when lucius awakes what does Brutus ask him to do ?what aspect of brutus' character does lucius bring out ?
Answers & Comments
Answer:
**I.**
a. **Why does Brutus want to wake Lucius? Why does he have to call out to him again and again? What does this reveal about Lucius? What mood is Brutus in?**
- Brutus wants to wake Lucius because he is restless and troubled. Lucius, however, seems to be in a deep sleep, prompting Brutus to call out repeatedly. This suggests that Lucius is a heavy sleeper or possibly not attentive to Brutus' restlessness. Brutus is in a mood of anxiety or unease, evident from his urgency to wake Lucius.
**II.**
a. **Explain "I would it were my fault to sleep so soundly." Why does he use the word "fault" in this connection? What other references are made to Brutus' inability to sleep? What causes this sleeplessness?**
- "I would it were my fault to sleep so soundly" implies that Brutus wishes he could attribute his deep sleep to a personal fault. The use of "fault" suggests a desire for personal responsibility for his peaceful sleep. Other references to Brutus' inability to sleep might stem from the weight of his decisions, the burden of leadership, or the internal conflict he faces. The sleeplessness could be caused by the moral and political dilemmas he is grappling with.
**III.**
a. **When Lucius awakes, what does Brutus ask him to do? What aspect of Brutus' character does Lucius bring out?**
- When Lucius awakes, Brutus asks him to light a taper (candle) in the room. This action reveals Brutus' meticulous and thoughtful nature, as even in the late hours, he is concerned about the practical aspects of his surroundings. Lucius, in turn, brings out Brutus' considerate and caring side, emphasizing the servant-master relationship and the trust Brutus places in Lucius to attend to his needs even in the middle of the night ..
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