Both Brutus and Antony delivered great eulogies to Caesar, but Marc Antony’s was more persuasive to the crowds of Rome. Although both Mac Antony and Brutus used logical arguments to persuade the crowds of Rome, Antony’s eulogy caught the crowd’s attention more effectively. As Antony explains “you all did see at the Lupercal I presented him a kingly crown, which he did thrice refuse: was this ambition” (citation). Antony here in his eulogy is trying to explain was nothing near too ambitious if he would refuse a crown three times. Antony is befuddled that
Once the triumvirate dissolved, Mark Antony was Octavian’s greatest rival; however, due to Antony’s bad political judgments, Octavian was able to manipulate a threatening situation in his favor. Antony had become further entangled with Cleopatra, making himself appear too
Even though Hotspur gets a lot of glory from being a strong military leader [a trait that is valued very highly during his time], his attitude towards life is unbalanced because he identifies himself solely with his reputation of determination and honor. He uses his own pride against himself during battle, when it becomes obvious they are going to lose, and he decides to proceed to fight: Forty let it be. My father
Likewise, Antony’s motivation is his loyalty to Caesar; he does not stop until he avenges Caesar’s death. Unfortunately, Cassius is self-absorbed; his world simply revolves around himself. Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar presents different vies of honor primarily through three main characters; Brutus is the most honorable due to his patriotism, Antony follows behind considering his loyalty, and Cassius is least honorable by cause of his self-centeredness. Brutus is the most honorable man, for he continues to act upon his beliefs and his motivations are pure; he wants to make Rome a better place. Brutus never gives in to ideas others force upon him.
Aristotle defined tragedy as something having “great magnitude” we can apply this to “Antony and Cleopatra” as it includes themes such as forbidden love. It also includes epic battles and sorrowful deaths and it covers 10 years of ancient history. A “tragic hero” is defined as a character that must have greatness and power and has a fatal flaw and Antony’s flaws are excessive pride; he takes Caesars challenge at sea knowing that he will have defeated many and his love for Cleopatra. In ancient Rome passion for a woman was seen as a weakness and I admire Antony for his love for Cleopatra. In the play a comparison is drawn between Antony as Mars the Roman God of War.
That was where Mark Anthony came handy. Cleopatra was aware of two battles at Philippi which was a success for Octavian and Anthony(Egypt p.25) . She was also aware that Anthony was Octavian right hand and that all of the captured provinces as well as the custody of the united kingdoms went to Anthony (Egypt p.25). Cleopatra realized that Octavian can be dangerous for her so she captured the heart of Anthony. When Anthony send for Cleopatra to meet with him at Taros in Cilicia in order to assure Egypt’s loyalty to him, Cleopatra appeared in front of him as a glittering spirit, the incarnation of Isis-Aphrodite (Egypt p.26) .This incarnation was delimited by extraordinary effects (Egypt p.26).
They can be put into contrast because of Brutus’ assassination as well as his response to his actions as being noble and selfless. Both these characters have the same motives but also are endowed with differences when it comes to these characters feelings. Brutus and Mark Antony can be compared due to that they are characters who are very close to Caesar and love him. These characters both prophesize on how much they care for Caesar and his past rein. Brutus is the first to recognize his love for Caesar: “If there be any in this assembly, any dear friend of Caesar’s, to him I sat, that Brutus’ love to Caesar, was no less than his” (Act3Sc2Ln18-20).
Throughout Julius Caesar there are many examples of Brutus displaying his honor. Brutus loved Caesar as a close friend would love, but Caesar was growing close to becoming a king, and Brutus feared for the Republic. “What means this shouting? I do fear the people choose Caesar for their king.” (I, ii, 85-86) Cassius
He is charismatic, intelligent and courageous, the three traits you need to be a successful leader. Mark Antony has many traits, but charismatic it the most noticeable. He is able to convince the plebeian’s the conspirators are at fault for Caesar’s death, without actually blaming them. Antony makes his “Friends, Romans, Countrymen” speech and he declares, “He [Caesar] was my friend, faithful and just to me, /But Brutus says he is ambitious, / And Brutus is an honourable man” (III, ii, 84-86). Antony’s level of sarcasm in his speech made it relevantly clear he believed the conspirators were at fault for Caesar’s death.
This illustrates how Brutus was informed about the plans of the conspiracy but changed them due to his own understanding and taste. He thought that in order to preserve Rome, the best thing to do would be to join the conspiracy against Caesar even though Caesar was his best friend. He loved Rome more than he loved Caesar and thought that this was the right thing to do. This also illustrates how he is a very strong and persuasive man who can overpower a group of men and change their minds in a matter of minutes. Not only was Marcus Brutus a very competent man he was also very well respected, especially by Marcus Antony, which is shown in act five, “This was the noblest Roman of them all/ All the conspirators save only he/ Did that they did in envy of great Caesar/ He/ only in general honest thought/ and common good to all/ made one of them/ His life was gentle/ and the elements so mixed in him