Question

What does Antony describe as, ‘thou bleeding piece of earth’?

Options

• Caesar’s robe that was stained with his blood.

• The blood-soaked spot on which Caesar lies.

• The bloodied pedestal on which Caesar fell.

• Caesar's lifeless body covered in blood.

Answer 1

The blood-soaked spot on which Caesar lies.

Explanation:

Antony addresses the earth on which Caesar’s blood has been shed. He calls it a ‘bleeding piece of earth’ because it is stained with Caesar’s blood. The phrase expresses his grief and anger at the assassination.