may be viewed as simply the confident and devoted supporter of Julius

Caesar. On the contrary, Antony presents the qualities of a shrewd flatterer, a

ruthless tyrant, as well as a loyal follower. Antony's characteristics will

change as the play progresses. He will begin using flattery to get what he

wants, but he will eventually depend on his powerful relentlessness.

Furthermore, Antony uses these various attributes to make him successful.

Throughout the play, Antony uses flattering to achieve his goals.

Following the assassination of Caesar, Antony quickly grasps that he must

deal with Brutus, and he has the shrewdness to take advantage of Brutus's

gullibility. Antony has his servant say, "Brutus is noble, wise, valiant, and

honest" (III i 126). From this point, it is clear that Antony intends to flatter

Brutus and to work upon those personal qualities of Brutus which represent

his fundamental weaknesses. Antony then comes to the Capitol where he

further flatters the conspirators by shaking their hands and saying, "Friends

am I with you all, and love you all..." (III i 220). This act symbolizes that

starting this civil war, Antony again risks his own life to get revenge on the

beginning of the play. This act shows that Antony is dedicated to Caesar

ruthless state of mind that he is successful.

assassins of Caesar. Antony realizes that loyalty is an advantageous quality

will suffer in the strife. Antony again shows his ruthlessness when he

As the play progresses, Antony develops a ruthless state of mind. He

ruins of the noblest man that ever lived in the tide of times" (III i 256-257).

In conclusion, Mark Antony is more than a simple follower of Julius

will inflame you, it will make you mad" (III ii 144-145). This blandishment

probably describes him best as a "shrewd contriver". Antony first shows his

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