Act 1 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

27. In Act I, Scene iii, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, why do Cassius, Cinna, and
Casca believe that Brutus should be part of the plot against Caesar?

A. People fear Brutus and will not dare challenge him.
B. People respect Brutus and will accept what he does.
C. Brutus is the strongest person in Rome.
D. Brutus is the smartest person in Rome, except for Cassius.