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Brutus was of the mind that Antony was only a puppet of Caesar and that when Caesar was dead, Antony would not be a problem. Cassius knew better.

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Does Brutus fear Antony?

Unfortunately not. Brutus thought that without the support of Caesar, Antony would be of no significance. He failed to realize the threat that Antony posed.


Was there revenge in Julius Caesar no fear?

In "Julius Caesar," revenge is a significant theme, particularly in the actions of Brutus and Cassius, who conspire to assassinate Caesar out of fear of his rising power. After Caesar's death, the desire for revenge is primarily embodied by Mark Antony, who stirs the public's emotions against the conspirators, ultimately leading to their downfall. The play explores how fear and vengeance drive characters to tragic consequences, illustrating the destructive nature of revenge. Thus, while fear motivates the initial act of betrayal, it is the subsequent thirst for revenge that escalates the conflict.


What decision Brutus make about Antony?

He made two decisions about Antony, he firstly decides not to kill him along with Caesar in fear of being seen as "butchers"; and after the assassination of Caesar, he decides to allow Antony to speak at caesars funeral. which in turn is brutus' ultimate downfall.


What sentences is not a reason Brutus allows Antony to speak at Caesars funeral?

One reason Brutus allows Antony to speak at Caesar's funeral is to show the people of Rome that they have nothing to fear and to gain their trust. Another reason may be to uphold the appearance of honorable behavior and to maintain that the conspirators acted out of love for Rome. It also gives Brutus and the conspirators the opportunity to present their side of the story and justify their actions.


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How are the deaths of Brutus and Cassius alike and different in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar?

They both commited suicide due to realizing that they were losing the battle against Antony and Octavius at Phillipi. They are different because Cassius didn't neede to beg anyone to kill him his slave Pindarus had no trouble killing Cassius because it meant he was free from his rule and Cassius wouldn't be missed by most where as Brutus had to beg his soldiers to kill him because Brutus was an honorable man and prior to the speech of Antony at Caesar's funeral, was beloved by by the Romans.eventually the slave named Clitus allowed Brutus to run upon his sword.


What was the effect of Caesar refusing to pardon Publius Cimber?

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Who was on of the leading conspirators who assassinated Julius Caesar?

Mark Antony was not a conspirator in the murder of Julius Caesar. Antony was a close friend of Caesar's and Brutus did not have Antony assassinated. Brutus, was indeed one of the conspirators. He believed that Caesar wanted to be king and Brutus sought to restore what he could of the Republic.


What fear did Casca and Brutus say they spared Caesar?

death


What does brutus fear when he hears the crowds shouting?

When the crowds are shouting Brutus fears that they are asking Caesar to be the king. Cassius is trying to persuade Brutus to help him kill Caesar.


How does Anthony show he understands the people better than brutus?

Brutus thinks Caesar is an honorable man. But when he is told that his rise to power will be the downfall of Rome, Brutus decides to plot with the rest of the conspirators and end Caesars reign, and life.


What fear does brutus have about Caesar?

He's afraid he'll make himself king.