William Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar" depicts actual historical events. One of the main characters, Cassius, says, "The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, / But in ourselves, that we are underlings." What does Cassius mean to convey to Brutus with this line?
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That they are justified in their plot to assassinate Caesar.
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That destiny is not the cause of their lower status but their own lack of action.
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That Brutus is unfit to lead the conspiracy.
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That Caesar's tyranny needs to be endured because it is fated so by the stars.