Question

a statue of caesar with 100 spouts, blood flowing from it, romans bathing in the blood.

1. how does decius reinterpret calpurnia’s dream? (p. 34)
2. what does decius say the senate will do if caesar does not come to the capitol? (p. 34)

Explanation:

These questions are about analyzing a literary work (likely "Julius Caesar" by Shakespeare), focusing on character interpretations and plot details. The subfield of Arts - Literature is appropriate as it involves literary analysis, understanding character motives, and interpreting textual events. For question 12: In "Julius Caesar", Calpurnia's dream is of Caesar's statue spouting blood with Romans bathing in it, seeing it as a bad omen. Decius reinterprets it positively: he says the dream symbolizes Rome drawing life - giving sustenance (the blood) from Caesar, meaning Romans will be revitalized by his leadership, thus persuading Caesar to go to the Capitol. For question 13: Decius tells Caesar that if he doesn't come to the Capitol, the Senate will likely revoke the offer to make him king (or the honors they planned to bestow), implying Caesar will miss his chance at greater glory and power, which motivates Caesar to go.

Answer:

Question 12:

Decius reinterprets Calpurnia’s dream (where Caesar’s statue spouts blood and Romans bathe in it, seen by Calpurnia as a bad omen) as a positive sign: he claims the blood represents Rome drawing life - giving sustenance from Caesar, meaning Romans will be nourished and revitalized by his leadership, to persuade Caesar to go to the Capitol.

Question 13:

Decius says the Senate will revoke the offer (or honors) to make Caesar king (or bestow great honors on him) if he does not come to the Capitol, implying Caesar will miss his chance at glory and power.