Which social attitude of gilman’s era does this excerpt demonstrate? working gives people a sense of competence and control. working is something that is done with the hands not the mind. working is only for those who have to make money to survive. working against a doctor’s advice has negative consequences.

Brutus: but as he was ambitious, i slew him. . who is here so base that would be a bondman? if any, speak, for him have i offended. who is here so rude that would not be a roman? if any, speak, for him have i offended. who is here so vile that will not love his country? if any, speak, for him have i offended. i pause for a reply. which rhetorical device does brutus use in this excerpt?