Which explanation provides the best evidence to support the interpretation that Caesar's pride led to his downfall?

Caesar sleeps peacefully through the night while his wife has nightmares with visions of what awaits Caesar if he goes to the Senate.

Caesar responds to the Roman Senate's concerns with a smile on his face, knowing that he will be crowned regardless of what they say.

Caesar mocks his wife and friends and mistreats his household servants when they hesitate to recognize his power over all of Rome.

Caesar ignores the warnings of his wife, soothsayer, and Artemidorus and instead listens to Decius's promises of power and respect.

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Melissa Alvarez

27 December, 13:45

Which explanation provides the best evidence to support the interpretation that Caesar's pride led to his downfall?

Caesar sleeps peacefully through the night while his wife has nightmares with visions of what awaits Caesar if he goes to the Senate.

Caesar responds to the Roman Senate's concerns with a smile on his face, knowing that he will be crowned regardless of what they say.

Caesar mocks his wife and friends and mistreats his household servants when they hesitate to recognize his power over all of Rome.

Caesar ignores the warnings of his wife, soothsayer, and Artemidorus and instead listens to Decius's promises of power and respect.

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Clinton Simon · Answer 1

Caesar ignores the warnings of his wife and everybody else. The direct cause of his downfall is hubris and can be seen as him ignoring all the warnings from the people around him.