What does Brutus promise Portia?

Answer 1

Scene 4 of Act II in "Julius Caesar" takes place on the morning of March 15 (the Ides of March), shortly before Caesar's murder in the Senate House. Portia is concerned because she knows her husband, Marcus Brutus, is involved in something secretive and potentially dangerous (the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar), although she does not know exactly what it is. She is sending their servant Lucius to find out what is going on. The primary function of this scene is to build suspense leading into Act III.

Answer 2

I asked you what was the matter, you gave me a dirty look. I asked you again, and you scratched your head and stamped your foot impatiently. I still insisted on knowing what the matter was, but you wouldn't answer me, instead giving me an angry wave of your hand and telling me to leave you alone. So I left, afraid of further provoking anger that was already inflamed but still hoping this was merely moodiness, which everyone is affected by once in awhile. Your strange mood won't let you eat or talk or sleep. If it had changed your outward appearance as much as it has affected you on the inside, I wouldn't even be able to recognize you, Brutus. My dear lord, tell me what's bothering you.

Answer 3

She wants to know the secrets that Brutus is keeping about Caesar. She is getting frustrated toward Brutus because of him doing this to her. She wants to know why she can't sleep. He tells her that she will tell her but someone knocks at the door and the conversation got interrupted

Answer 4

She wants to know what is going on. Brutus is obviously conspiring with the other guys who sneak into their house in the middle of the night, so what is it all about? Portia is the daughter of the famous Roman Cato, and figures she can handle politics as well as any man.

Answer 5

She demands to know what is going on. The points out that her father was Marcus Porcius Cato, a famous man, and she shouldn't be left out of the loop just because she is a woman.

Answer 6

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