The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 3: Drawing Conclusions

Question 1

Which of these are symbols in the passage? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

blood; ghosts; lioness

Question 2

✔ “beast without a heart” “Caesar shall go forth” “I the elder and more terrible”

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ “beast without a heart”

Question 3

✔ cowardiceisolation strength

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ cowardice

Question 4

✔ Caesar and dangerCaesar and the gods the elder and the more terrible

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ Caesar and danger

Question 5

Keeping in mind the symbolism in this passage, what is the best interpretation of Caesar’s attitude about his possible death?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

His end will be decided by the gods.

Question 6

What effect does the symbol of the bleeding statue have on the meaning of this passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The statue is a positive symbol that suggests Caesar will nourish Rome.

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 3: Drawing Conclusions Answers