Antony is a manipulative man. This is shown throughout the play in several cases, but most prominently at Caesar's funeral. "I thrice presented him a kingly crown which he did thrice refuse. Was this ambition?" (III, ii, 96-96). Antony is very cleaver in the way that he presents his case to the people. He uses rhetorical questioning to show the people that Caesar was in fact not ambitious. Antony also played on the people's greed, to influence them to his side. "I found it in his closet; 'tis his will/and they would go kiss Caesar's dead wounds..." (III, ii, 129, 132-133). Antony is very smart in the way he does this. He knows how to talk to the people to get them to believe his side of the story and revenge Caesar's death. Likewise, Antony is conniving. He uses this strength by flattering Brutus, and falsely befriending the conspirators into letting him speak at Caesar's funeral. "I doubt not of your wisdom.

"Come, come, the cause. If arguing make us sweat,

He believed that what was done to Caesar was unjust and uncalled for. Octavius being of Caesar's blood, his nephew, felt the only way to honor his dead uncle was to revenge his death. Even thought Octavius is the quiet strength of the second triumphant, he displays his leadership qualities and respect for others in a diplomatic way.

(V, i, 52-55).

For I can raise no money by vile means.

Above and beyond, throughout the play Octavius is seen as a silent character, yet shows his strengths in several matters. Octavius is seen to be ill tempered. Though he is a quiet man if challenged he will take action. "I do not cross you; but I will do so."

Brutus believes that with Caesar gone, Rome will greatly benefit. The common people will not be treated like bondsman, and Rome will not have someone who is driven by ambition to take over their country. Additionally, Brutus is also a noble person. Brutus helped in the assassination of Caesar not for personal gain but for the love of Rome. "Not that I loved Caesar lee, but that I loved Rome more." (III, ii, 21-22). Brutus is able to satisfy that his motive is pure; that his action is without bitterness and that the assassination of Caesar is for the general good of Rome. Brutus is also rigidly mortal.

From the hard hands of peasants their vile trash

By heaven, I had rather coin my heart

Let each man render

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