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“Fare thee well” (Shakespeare 42). In the play, Julius Caesar, written by William Shakespeare, Caesar's most devoted friend, had an immense impact on the aftermath of his death. Marc Antony was persistent in being faithful to Caesar. Antony made irrational decisions whilst grieving Caesar’s tragic passing. Antony convinced the people of Rome that the conspirators against Caesar were in the wrong for his murder. Antony was very loyal, tactical, and persuasive while seeking revenge for Caesar. Even before Antony made his desire for revenge known, his loyalty to Caesar was evident. Antony’s actions towards the conspirators, who murdered Caesar, demonstrated his fidelity towards him. When visiting the conspirators promptly after the slaughter of …show more content…

Antony’s suffering and grief induced a new perception of the state of Rome. The origin of this newly found perception was vengeance for his noble friend. “A curse shall light upon the limbs of man: domestic fury and fierce civil strife shall cumber all parts of Italy” (Shakespeare 45.) Antony was extremely strategic while seeking revenge for Caesar. Antony’s intentions towards the conspirators were very clever and purposeful. Antony’s loyalty to Caesar was demonstrated not only through his desire for reprisal, but also through his careful attention to the intricacies of his planning. While Antony was loyal to Caesar, he was also extremely competent with his intent. When informed of the strategy behind Caesar’s murder, Antony decided to visit the conspirators. While making the conspirators worried about his arrival, Antony had a plan. As he arrived, Antony stated, “Let each man render me his bloody hand.” Antony then proceeded to shake each hand of the conspirators in the order of their upcoming deaths. After processing Caesar’s death and the plan of vengeance for him, Antony wanted to speak to …show more content…

With these conditions, Antony arranges a speech that changes the people of Rome perceptions of the conspirators. Antony’s use of sarcasm and irony enlightens the people of Rome to the unlawful acts performed. “But Brutus says he was ambitious; and Brutus is an honorable man” (Shakespeare 50.) This tactical statement was extremely persuasive to the people of Rome because Antony provided examples of Caesar acting unambitious. Antony’s strategic speech made the people of Rome extremely irate. It compelled them to seek revenge on Caesar as well. Antony uses many tactics to show his loyalty to Caesar while being incredibly persuasive Throughout the duration of Antony’s speech, he uses sarcastic and convincing tones. He provides the people of Rome reason to conclude that Caesar was unambitious. Antony states that Caesar was an influential leader because of his actions and desires for Rome. Antony then provides the town with Caesar’s will that was created before his demise. Antony waits to read aloud Caesar’s will to ensure the people’s opinions. “Have patience, gentle friends, I must not read it. It is not meet you know how Caesar loved you” (Shakespeare

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