But Caesar really loved Rome that anything happened in Rome good or bad affected him. Like Antony said “When the poor have cried, Caesar hath wept Ambition should be made of sterner stuff. In other words Antony is just saying that Caesar really loved and cared about Rome no matter what. Lastly in Act 3 Scene 2 Mark Antony has now seen the assassination of his dear beloved Caesar and he wants to say a speech at his funeral. But in order to do this he must get in the good graces of the conspirators; therefore Rome can know what happen to their beloved Caesar.
Before this quote was said Caesar was killed. Mark Antony, who is a very good friend with caesar, came to see what had happened. He talked to Caesar’s killers and shook each of their hands. He wanted to get on their good side so they didn’t kill him and so it would be easier for him to plan his revenge. Antony then said that he did that in friendship and loved them all.
Yet while Caesar may not be unduly power-hungry, he does possess his share of flaws. He is unable to separate his public life from his private life, and, seduced by the populace’s increasing idealization and idolization of his image, he ignores ill omens and threats against his life, believing himself as eternal as the North Star. Antony - A friend of Caesar. Antony claims allegiance to Brutus and the conspirators after Caesar’s death in order to save his own life. Later, however, when speaking a funeral oration over Caesar’s body, he spectacularly persuades the audience to withdraw its support of Brutus and instead condemn him as a traitor.
Julius Caesar dismissed the multiple warnings to beware the Ides of March. Consequently, a group of conspirators sent daggers through the body of the ancient Roman leader. All these conspirators conspired and executed their plan due to selfish and jealous motives, excluding the play’s tragic hero. In William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, Brutus fulfills the role of the tragic hero because he possesses qualities of a good person, and he has a sense of commitment. Through words and actions William Shakespeare paints the picture that Brutus is a virtuous individual who believes in and stands by certain moral traits.
Julius Caesar: The Development of Mark Antony In the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, the author writes the Character “Mark Antony” very well. In the beginning of the play Antony is a very good friend of Caesar and watches out for him. He treats Caesar as a father with great respect. Antony is very loyal to Caesar and he does everything in his power to make Caesar happy, for example while he runs the race in the beginning of the play, he touches Caesars wife so that she may be fertilized. After Caesar is killed, Antony becomes very mournful and outrage by the treachery of the conspirators that killed Caesar.
The Most Honorable Man Being ethical, patriotic, reasonable, and showing selflessness are just a few characteristics of an honorable man, but still honor is in the eye of the beholder. After the death of respected Julius Caesar, the fight for power exposes the veracious side of Roman figures. William Shakespeare, in his play Julius Caesar, examines the struggles for the title of the noblest Roman between ethical Marcus Brutus and other power thirsty Romans to reveal the most honorable man. The actions Brutus takes are for the betterment and love for Rome. Likewise, Antony’s motivation is his loyalty to Caesar; he does not stop until he avenges Caesar’s death.
Shakespeare portrays Brutus as a noble and honourable man, who is much loved by the people and senate. Brutus does not join the conspirators for personal reasons but rather for the benefit of Rome as he says “I know …question” (act,2,sc1.11:13) proves he fears for Caesar might become when in complete power. Which is further emphasised by “That lowliness is young ambitious ladder” (act,2,sc1.322) so Brutus is afraid for his countrymen. Brutus’ nobility and honour are further stamped by Ligarius who refers to Brutus as “Brave son, deriv’d from honourable loins” (act,2,sc,1.322) which shows what high position and regards people hold of the noble Brutus. Before Act3 Scene 2 Mark Anthony seems like a bit of a coward and Caesar’s puppet, he lacks confidence as he seems to always agree with Caesar and gives the impression that he doesn’t take life seriously, loves partying and envoy’s the company of women.
‘Let’s kill him boldly, but not wrathfully…carve him as a dish fit for the gods’ the use of a metaphor reveals that his intentions are not to kill Caesar out of spite but instead with regret and considers Caesar as a person of a respectful status. Brutus states ‘…not that I loved Caesar less, but that I love Rome more’ and through this elevates his loyalty to the country and the self-justification provides evidence towards the
In awe of such thing as I myself. I was born free as Caesar; so were you" (I,I). His argument advances with adding in ethos by slyly stating he loves freedom and despises tyranny. It is evident to the reader that Cassius is demonstrating irony through his words. Cassius is a threat to freedom by seeking the death of Caesar.
Believing that Antony was in a state of passivity, Brutus indicates that there is no reason for any suspicion and welcomes him whole-heartedly into their circle of conspirators. Brutus – “To you our swords have leaden points, Mark Antony…Of brothers’ temper do receive you in with all kind love, good thoughts, and reverence.” Shakespeare ultimately demonstrates the conflicting perspectives of Antony within the aside between Brutus and Cassius. ASIDE Cassius – “Do not consent that Antony speak in his funeral. Know you how much the people may be moved by that which he will utter? Brutus – “Have all true rites and lawful ceremonies.