If I were disposed to stir
Your hearts and minds to mutiny and rage,
I should do Brutus wrong, and Cassius wrong,
Who, you all know, are honorable men.
I will not do them wrong. I would rather choose
To wrong the dead, to wrong myself and you,
Than I will wrong such honorable men. (3.2 133-139)
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He is able to usefully read the other enemy unlike early in the play. He has not only grown in his skill, but his confidence as well. He confidently admits how he read the situation and later he suggests how to go about the situation. However, he is not prideful of this enough to brag. He stays humble and focused on what the next necessary task is. All of the preceding accomplishments each are helpful in becoming and staying a leader that uses their power to contribute to strengthen all ports of their community. Moreover, Antony displays more morals when he responds to Lucilius pretending to be Brutus on the battlefield. Antony replies to Lucilius’ explanation of what is happening with Brutus by stating …show more content…
This time he did not rush to please Caesar, but instead collects his thoughts and articulates them. He does not want to hurt the imposter in anyway because his lie did not hurt anyone. He believes and carries out the encouragement of respect and kindness to everybody, even if they are on the enemy’s side. This would be a change for Rome because before the politicians and citizens were not keen on change and different scenarios, like a monarch being formed. Antony spreading kindness and respect would again build trust, but also promote acceptance which could assist needed change to happen. Lastly, after Brutus kills himself with a sword being held by one of his remaining army man, Antony shares his real thoughts on Brutus as a tribute to his life. “His life was so gentle,” he admits, “and the elements/ So mixed in him that Nature might stand up/ And say to all of the world, “Thus was a man!”(5.5.80-83) Antony’s can forgive Brutus even though he kills the person that Antony was most loyal to. Maturity and respect exudes for him as a result of this action which is perceived as very commendable to the citizens of Rome, which he is left to control. People are flawed and therefore going to make mistakes, so if Antony as a forgiving heart they can be pardoned and be part of the future of the Roman