Julius Caesar 1.2

The transcript explores the metaphor of a colossus representing power and the insignificance of men beneath it. It discusses the concept of fate, emphasizing that individuals are responsible for their own destinies, not external forces. The text encourages self-reflection on personal responsibility and the role of individual actions in shaping one's future.

What metaphor is used to describe the world in the first section?

• A distant star

• A flowing river

• A small pebble

• A giant colossus

In the second section, what is suggested about people's control over their fate?

• Fate is irrelevant to human life

• Fate is predetermined and unchangeable

• Fate is controlled by the stars

• People can become masters of their own fate

What is the main idea of the third section regarding personal responsibility?

• We are responsible for our own circumstances

• Others are to blame for our failures

• Our lives are dictated by the stars

• Luck determines our success

How does the text suggest we view our own shortcomings?

• As a result of external forces

• As a consequence of our own actions

• As unavoidable fate

• As a punishment from the stars

What does the text imply about the role of the stars in our lives?

• They guide us to success

• They control our destiny

• They are responsible for our failures

• They are irrelevant to our fate