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The target was Caesar, and Antony was diverted away from the scene when the assassination took place.

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Q: Why did Brutus not kill Marc Antony?
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What does Brutus say about killing Marc Antony?

It is unnecessary He doesnt want to kill Marc Antony because he doesnt want it to seem as if these conspirators wanted to just kill these political leaders. Brutus believed that it was only necessary to kill Caesar. The reason for that is Brutus thought Rome should remain a republic.


Who did Cassius and Brutus fight a civil war against?

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Who does Cassius want to kill that Brutus want to spare?

Cassius also wanted to kill Marc Antony, Caesar's closest ally.


Who won the argument about killing Marc Antony?

Brutus


What is Antony's opinion of Brutus?

His opinion on Marc Antony is that Antony is just the limb of Caesar. There is no point in killing him either. Antony is a friend of Brutus and he seems loyal but then Brutus will soon find out that Antony is a traitor to him and but of course despises him.


What reason did brutus give for not killing Antony?

Brutus is an honorable man. He does not deisre to kill unless it is absolutely necessary. He doesn't want to kill Antony because he believes that Caesar is the only threat to Rome's security, and that Antony cannot do anything without Caesar around. They were only concerned with stopping Caesar from becoming a king. He doesnt want to kill Marc Antony because he doesnt want it to seem as if these conspirators wanted to just kill these political leaders. Brutus believed that it was only necessary to kill Caesar. The reason for that is Brutus thought Rome should remain a republic. ("Antony is but a limb of Caesar) Also, he thinks that it is too brutal to kill Antony along with Caesar.


Does brutus insist that the conspirators kill Antony?

Brutus did not plan to kill Mark Antony although he most certainly thought about it. Brutus knew Antony was loyal to Caesar and that Antony had military skills. Brutus, however, clearly underestimated the damage that Antony could cause. Brutus made a mistake and he would die for his conspiracy against Caesar.


Who does Brutus tell the conspirators not to kill?

Antony


Who did Mark Antony and Octavius rout at Philippi?

Marc Antony and Octavian routed the forces of Cassius and Brutus at the battles of Philippi.


Which triumvirate members fought against Brutus and the conspirators?

The triumvirate members who fought against Brutus and the conspirators were Octavian and Marc Antony.


How does Brutus persuade Cassius not to kill Mark Antony?

death


How did Cassius feel about mark Antony?

He doesn't like him because he's a tool used by Caesar, bowing to his every whim. He wants to kill him at a point but Burtus explains that it's not in the party's best favor to look like butchers when all they want to do is take out Caesar.