<span>Cassius's wish to remain at Sardis and battle the forces of Marc Antony and Octavius there, rather than at Philippi, demonstrate the impression that he did not want to risk his army to lose a single fight and that he was thinking about his soldiers. He wanted that his soldiers are in good condition to fight a heavy battle rather than risking their lives with little preparedness. However, it also implies his cowardice and fear of being captured because of losing the battle.</span>
The correct answer would be the first option: PARADISE. <span>In “the scarlet ibis,” old woman swamp is a symbol of paradise to doodle and his brother. The old woman swamp represents peace and happiness to the two boys because this is the place where they feel comfortable and where Doodle learns to walk. </span>