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Which statement best expresses the meaning of the underlined word in Cassius's statement about Caesar?

Julius Caesar
by William Shakespeare
(Excerpt from Act 1, Scene II)

CASSIUS:
"Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world
Like a Colossus, and we petty men
Walk under his huge legs and peep about
To find ourselves dishonorable graves."

A. Caesar is as powerful and dominant as a giant.
B. Caesar is humble and modest.
C. Caesar is weak and insignificant.
D. Caesar is confused and lost.



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Final answer:

Cassius compares Caesar to a towering figure symbolizing power and influence, referencing Julius Caesar in Roman history and the infamous assassination on the Ides of March.


Explanation:

Colossus in Cassius's statement about Caesar refers to a colossal figure or a giant. In this context, Cassius is comparing Caesar to a massive, dominating figure that towers over others, emphasizing Caesar's power and influence.


In Roman history, Caesar refers to Julius Caesar, a prominent Roman general and statesman who played a significant role in the rise of the Roman Empire.


The Ides of March is a crucial date in Roman history when Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of Roman senators, including Brutus and Cassius, due to fears of his increasing power and aspirations for kingship.


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