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Read the passage. Then answer the question that
follows.
CALPURNIA. A lioness hath whelpèd in the streets,
And graves have yawned, and yielded up their dead.
Fierce fiery warriors fight upon the clouds,
In ranks and squadrons and right form of war,
Which drizzled blood upon the Capitol.
The noise of battle hurtled in the air,
Horses do neigh, and dying men did groan,
And ghosts did shriek and squeal about the streets.
O Caesar, these things are beyond all use,
And I do fear them.
CAESAR. What can be avoided
Whose end is purposed by the mighty gods?
Yet Caesar shall go forth, for these predictions
Keeping in mind the symbolism in this passage, what
is the best interpretation of Caesar's attitude about
his possible death?
O His name will live on it glory when he dies.
* These omens relate to other people, too.
O He believes the predictions are false.
His end will be decided by the gods.

Respuesta :

In the passage, Calpurnia describes ominous events like a lioness giving birth in the streets, graves opening, and fierce battles in the sky. She expresses fear and warns Caesar about these signs. Caesar, on the other hand, seems to have a fatalistic attitude, believing that events destined by the gods cannot be avoided. 1. Caesar's attitude about his possible death can be interpreted as: His end will be decided by the gods. This is supported by his statement, "What can be avoided Whose end is purposed by the mighty gods?" It indicates that Caesar acknowledges the power of fate and accepts that his destiny is in the hands of higher forces. 2. Another interpretation could be that Caesar believes these omens relate to other people too. By deciding to go forth despite the warnings, Caesar might think that these events are not exclusively about him but have broader implications for society or the world at large. This interpretation suggests a sense of duty or responsibility beyond his personal fate. Both of these interpretations highlight different aspects of Caesar's response to the ominous signs and provide insight into his character and beliefs in the context of the passage.