Question

We all stand up against the spirit of Caesar,
And in the spirit of men there is no blood.
Oh, that we then could come by Caesar’s spirit
And not dismember Caesar.



Which reason explains the irony in Brutus’ speech best?

The conspirators’ plot involves killing Caesar’s body, but not his spirit.
The conspirator’s plot involves killing Caesar’s spirit, but not his body.
Caesar’s spirit will save Caesar’s body from the conspirators’ plot.
Caesar’s spirit is not killed with his body.

Answer 1

I would say B.

In the speech Brutus expresses the view that, although the conspirators are resolved to kill Caesar, they aren't mere butchers and should leave his body in a suitable state for the gods to view.