The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 3: Drawing Conclusions
Question 6 • [ELA10] ELA 10, Sem 2 (26-27)
What effect does the symbol of the bleeding statue have on the meaning of this passage?The statue is a negative symbol that shows Decius is a conspirator.The statue is a positive symbol for the love citizens have for Caesar.The statue is a negative symbol that means Caesar should stay home.The statue is a positive symbol that suggests Caesar will nourish Rome.
Answer
A
The statue is a negative symbol that shows Decius is a conspirator.
B
The statue is a positive symbol for the love citizens have for Caesar.
C
The statue is a negative symbol that means Caesar should stay home.
D
The statue is a positive symbol that suggests Caesar will nourish Rome.
Explanation
The bleeding statue is part of Calpurnia’s warning dream, but Decius interprets it as a positive sign: Rome will draw renewed life from Caesar’s blood. This makes the statue suggest that Caesar will nourish Rome, even though the image also foreshadows his death. The correct choice is “a positive symbol that suggests Caesar will nourish Rome.”
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