Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of julius caesar.
brutus. even by the rule of that philosophy by which i did blame cato for the death which he did give himself—i know not how, but i do find it cowardly and vile for fear of what might fall so to prevent the time of life—arming myself with patience to stay the providence of some high powers that govern us below.
why does shakespeare most likely use arming as opposed to a word like providing?
a. arming describes the steps brutus is taking to prepare for battle.
b. arming reminds readers of the swords used in past actions in the play.
c. arming reveals brutus’s growing sense of confusion and uncertainty.
d. arming suggests that brutus will face whatever happens with strength.

The answer is D. Arming suggests that Brutus will face whatever happens with strength.

D. Arming suggests that Brutus will face whatever happens with strength.

Explanation: In this excerpt from Act V, Scene I, of "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, the author most likely used 'arming' as opposed to a word like 'providing' because 'arming' suggests that Brutus will face whatever happens with strength. Brutus thinks that it was cowardly of Cato to kill himself to prevent being tortured by the enemies. Brutus will face with strength whatever the gods plan for him.

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