Question

When Calpurnia tells Caesar, ‘Your wisdom is consum’d in confidence,’ she means that he is unable to decide ______.

Options

• wisely due to his overconfidence

• wisely due to his foolishness

• just because she is the wiser of the two

• just because he wants to defy her

Answer 1

When Calpurnia tells Caesar, ‘Your wisdom is consum’d in confidence,’ she means that he is unable to decide wisely due to his overconfidence.

Explanation:

Calpurnia believes Caesar’s confidence has overwhelmed his ability to judge wisely. His arrogance makes him dismiss the warnings and omens surrounding him. Thus, his overconfidence prevents him from making a sensible decision.