Julius Caesar: Motives In Actions

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nobility of Rome is responsible for the government of Rome. Cassius strongly dislikes Caesar personally. He sees Brutus as the person that will unite the nobles in the conspiracy. Cassius tries to use Brutus to achieve his goal. His main goal is to remove Caesar from power by using his persuasive speaking.
Antony first appears in the play as a devoted follower of Caesar. He is also one of the great triumvirs. When he gains permission to speak at Caesar’s funeral he undermines the public confidence to seize the power of Rome. In his speech at the capitol he concentrates on Brutus and appeals to the emotions of the people of Rome. At the end of the play, he publicly glorifies Brutus in order to heal the public’s wounds caused by the loss of Brutus, Cassius, and Caesar. In creating the confusion, Antony ruthlessly takes over Rome.
As we go through life, we must learn to be aware of other people’s thoughts and feelings, of not just what is going around us, but also of their ...

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