Julius Caesar 5.3 Figurative Language: “Son” and “Sun”

The transcript discusses the imagery and symbolism in the context of Cassius's death, likening the blood from his body to red rays of a setting sun. This imagery is used to symbolize the end of the day, the decline of the Roman Republic, and Cassius's life. Titanius extends this metaphor to describe the future losses and dangers that will follow, emphasizing the end of an era and the onset of challenges.

What does the imagery of blood as red rays from a setting sun primarily symbolize?

• The dawn of a new hope

• The beginning of a new era

• The end of a day and a battle

• The rise of a new leader

In the metaphor of the setting sun, what does the sun symbolize in relation to Rome?

• The expansion of Roman territories

• The rise of a new empire

• The decline of the Roman Republic

• The birth of a new civilization

How does the metaphor of the setting sun relate to Cassius's life?

• It shows his triumph in battle

• It marks the end of his life

• It signifies his rise to power

• It indicates his eternal legacy

What does Titanius suggest will come after the loss of these 'suns'?

• A resurgence of the Roman Republic

• An era of technological advancement

• A period of peace and prosperity

• A time of clouds, dews, and dangers

What is the overall theme of the future described by Titanius after the loss?

• Uncertainty and danger

• Hope and renewal

• Stability and growth

• Victory and celebration