Questions: 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 husband's secrets? Which tragic element reveals the theme that lying to one's spouse can lead to tragedy? Portia's tragic flaw of lying to her spouse about her secrets contributes to her father's death by suicide. Brutus's tragic flaw of being easily manipulated leads to his lying to his wife and her suicide. Brufiz's catharsis of telling his wife how much he honors her leads to her death by suicide. Portia's catharsis of wounding her thigh leads to her husband's mistrust of her and her death by suicide.

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 husband's secrets? Which tragic element reveals the theme that lying to one's spouse can lead to tragedy? Portia's tragic flaw of lying to her spouse about her secrets contributes to her father's death by suicide. Brutus's tragic flaw of being easily manipulated leads to his lying to his wife and her suicide. Brufiz's catharsis of telling his wife how much he honors her leads to her death by suicide. Portia's catharsis of wounding her thigh leads to her husband's mistrust of her and her death by suicide.
Transcript text: 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 husband's secrets? Which tragic element reveals the theme that lying to one's spouse can lead to tragedy? Portia's tragic flaw of lying to her spouse about her secrets contributes to her father's death by suicide. Brutus's tragic flaw of being easily manipulated leads to his lying to his wife and her suicide. Brufiz's catharsis of telling his wife how much he honors her leads to her death by suicide. Portia's catharsis of wounding her thigh leads to her husband's mistrust of her and her death by suicide.
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The answer is Brutus's tragic flaw of being easily manipulated leads to his lying to his wife and her suicide.

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Option 1: Portia's tragic flaw of lying to her spouse about her secrets contributes to her father's death by suicide.

This option is incorrect because Portia does not lie to Brutus about her secrets. Instead, she is seeking to know Brutus's secrets and demonstrates her loyalty and constancy by wounding herself.

Option 2: Brutus's tragic flaw of being easily manipulated leads to his lying to his wife and her suicide.

This option is correct. Brutus is manipulated by Cassius and the other conspirators into believing that assassinating Caesar is for the greater good of Rome. This manipulation leads him to keep secrets from Portia, which ultimately contributes to her feelings of isolation and despair, leading to her suicide.

Option 3: Brutus's catharsis of telling his wife how much he honors her leads to her death by suicide.

This option is incorrect because Brutus's expression of honor towards Portia does not directly lead to her death. The issue lies more in his inability to confide in her due to his manipulation by others.

Option 4: Portia's catharsis of wounding her thigh leads to her husband's mistrust of her and her death by suicide.

This option is incorrect because Portia's act of wounding her thigh is meant to prove her strength and loyalty to Brutus, not to cause mistrust. Her suicide is more a result of the overall political turmoil and Brutus's secrecy.

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