[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

lack of enthusiasm

Explanation:

In this passage, we see Brutus talking about Octavius' army. He tells us that he senses that Octavius' wing has a cold demeanour. This "coldness" is referred to in order to contrast it with the "heat" of battle. Brutus implies that he thinks Octavius' army is not particularly enthusiastic. Therefore, he urges Messala to let Cassius know of this, as he wants them to exploit such weakness.

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