Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 2, of julius caesar. [alarum. enter brutus and messala] brutus. ride, ride, messala, ride, and give these bills unto the legions on the other side. [loud alarum] let them set on at once, for i perceive but cold demeanour in octavius’ wing, and sudden push gives them the overthrow. ride, ride, messala, let them all come down. [exeunt] what does shakespeare mean by the phrase "cold demeanour” as spoken by brutus in this passage? physical discomfort unbroken resolve heightened awareness lack of enthusiasm

The correct answer is lack of enthusiasm.

Indeed, this scene takes place during the Battle of Philippi (42 BC), where the armies of Brutus and Cassius fought against the armies of Octavius and Mark Antony. The conspirators ‘Brutus and Cassius) enjoyed the advantage of a strong defensive position; therefore, Octavian’s army was not interested in attacking it in full force since they would incur heavy losses.

The correct answer is lack of enthusiasm.

Indeed, this scene takes place during the Battle of Philippi (42 BC), where the armies of Brutus and Cassius fought against the armies of Octavius and Mark Antony. The conspirators ‘Brutus and Cassius) enjoyed the advantage of a strong defensive position; therefore, Octavian’s army was not interested in attacking it in full force since they would incur heavy losses.