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What does the excerpt reveal about Caesar’s attitude regarding the forewarnings of his death?

A) Caesar feels intense fear about his fate and the predictions.
B) Caesar does not believe in predictions or the gods.
C) Caesar thinks that the world should be afraid of these predictions.
D) Caesar ignores the forewarnings of his death because if it is his fate, he can’t defeat the gods.

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Caesar's attitude towards the forewarnings of his death, as reflected in historical texts and Shakespeare's play, suggests he acknowledges them but embraces his fate stoically, without fear or an attempt to defy the predetermined.

Step-by-step explanation:

The excerpt regarding Caesar's attitude towards the forewarnings of his death indicates that Caesar adopts a stoic approach to his fate. From various historical texts and Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, it is understood that Caesar does not express intense fear regarding the predictions (eliminating Option A), and while historical evidence may suggest different views, Shakespeare's portrayal is generally not one of disbelief in predictions or the gods (eliminating Option B). There is no evidence to suggest Caesar thinks the world should specifically fear these predictions (eliminating Option C). Hence, the most accurate portrayal that matches with historical perspectives and the play is that Caesar acknowledges the forewarnings, but believes in facing his destiny without fear, as it is beyond his control to defeat the gods or fate (Option D).

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