Question

read the passage. then answer the question that follows.

and this shall be a valid will and testament.
your statute - spouting blood is many pipes,
by which so many smiling romans bathed.
believe that from you great rome shall suck
reviving blood, and that great men shall press
for tinctures, stains, relics, and cognizance.
this by calpurnias dream is signified.
the tragedy of julius caesar.
william shakespeare

what effect does the symbol of the bleeding statue have on the meaning of this passage?
the statue is a negative symbol that shows caesar is a conqueror.
the statue is a positive symbol for the love citizens have for caesar.
the statue is a negative symbol that means caesar should stay home.
the statue is a positive symbol that suggests caesar will nourish rome.

Explanation:

In "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar", the bleeding statue is a negative omen. It symbolizes harm and misfortune for Caesar, suggesting that he may face danger if he goes out. It implies that Caesar should perhaps stay home to avoid the impending peril.

Answer:

The statue is a negative symbol that means Caesar should stay home.