Which character is cautious about the republic and opposes Caesar's accumulation of power?

• A. Julius Caesar
• B. Casca
• C. Antony
• D. Brutus

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is identifying who acts from a principled concern for the Roman Republic and fears tyranny. Brutus stands out because his motive is defending liberty and the institutions of Rome, not personal gain. He worries that Caesar’s rise would concentrate power and crush the republic, so he chooses to participate in the conspiracy and justify Caesar’s death as a necessary step to preserve Rome’s freedom. That motivation is clear in his line, “Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more,” which signals that civic duty overrides personal loyalty. The other characters are driven by ambition, revenge, or political strategy rather than a principled defense of the republic, so Brutus best fits the description.