Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar

BRUTUS. Even by the rule of that philosophy

By which I did blame Cato for the death

Which he did give himself-I know not how,

But I do find it cowardly and vile

For fear of what might fall so to prevent

The time of life-arming myself with patience

To stay the providence of some high powers

That govern us below

Why does Shakespeare most likely use arming as

opposed to a word like providing?

Arming describes the steps Brutus is taking to

prepare for battle

Arming reminds readers of the swords used in

past actions in the play

Arming reveals Brutus's growing sense of

confusion and uncertainty

Arming suggests that Brutus will face whatever

happens with strength.