Antony would have his way with or without his approval because he is the head of the army.
Brutus and Antony.
Antony's agenda was to turn the crowd against Brutus in order to set up his own grasp for power. Brutus really underestimated his ability and power, and thought he could do no harm once Caesar was dead. He was wrong--Antony succeeded in his plot to become one of the rulers of Rome.
Brutus appeals to reason, Antony to emotion.
Brutus does.
Brutus, by speaking first, allowed Antony to parody and make fun of what he said.
Brutus and Antony.
Brutus fears antony
The crowd did react to Brutus and Anthony funeral speeches because they had much intellectual appeal.
Because Antony promised he would not do the very thing he ended up doing, and Brutus trusted him. Unfortunately for Brutus he really was an "honourable man".
caesars funerl orations were "::::: brutus concentrates on Caesar: mark Antony concentrates on romes greatness
Brutus allows Antony to speak at Caesar's funeral to show that they have nothing to hide and to demonstrate their commitment to fairness and democracy. It was also part of their strategy to win the public's support by giving Antony a chance to address the crowd.
Antony's agenda was to turn the crowd against Brutus in order to set up his own grasp for power. Brutus really underestimated his ability and power, and thought he could do no harm once Caesar was dead. He was wrong--Antony succeeded in his plot to become one of the rulers of Rome.
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.
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Brutus believes that Antony is the same kind of person he is; a man who can be trusted to keep his word and act honourably. While Antony is suggesting that Brutus is dishonourable by calling him honourable, he himself is acting dishonourably by breaking the spirit of his promise to Brutus. Irony upon irony!
During Caesar's funeral, Antony refers to Brutus as an honorable man. This is said sarcastically as Brutus was a traitor to Caesar.
Brutus appeals to reason, Antony to emotion.