The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare: Act 3.1
Question 2 • CREDIT RECOVERY - ELA 9 - Summer
Read the excerpt below from act 2.2 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and answer the question that follows. CAESAR:Cowards die many times before their deaths;The valiant never taste of death but once.Of all the wonders that I yet have heard,It seems to me most strange that men should fear,Seeing that death, a necessary end,Will come when it will come. What does this excerpt reveal about Caesar’s attitude toward death?
Answer
A
Caesar thinks that the valiant bravely face death, which should not be prevented or feared.
B
Caesar thinks that men should run and hide from death to avoid it.
C
Caesar thinks that only cowards face death with acceptance and joy.
D
Caesar cannot accept his death.
Explanation
Caesar says that death is inevitable and will come when it comes, so he finds it strange that people fear it. He contrasts cowards, who experience fear repeatedly, with the valiant, who face death only once. This shows that he believes brave people should accept death rather than fear or try to prevent it.
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