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How does Antony and Octavius react to Brutus death?
how do antony and octavius react to brutus’ death? they say hes a true and noble man. he didn’t kill caesar out of envy but for the common good. they’re going to give him a proper funeral.
How do Antony and Octavius feel about Brutus?
The two forces meet at the battle at Philippi where Brutus and Cassius agree to commit suicide in case they lose the battle. Brutus dies and the civil war is over but Octavius and Antony praise Brutus and ask that he is honored and all burial rites performed accordingly.
How does Antony feel about Brutus death?
Antony is overcome with emotion and openly mourns the death of Julius Caesar in front of the conspirators. Despite his negative feelings towards Brutus and Cassius, Antony reveals that he is a clever, calculating man by acting amicably towards them and initially showing the conspirators respect.
How did Antony react to Caesar’s death?
Despairing over Caesar’s death, Antony knows that he poses a danger to the conspirators and that he must pretend to support them if he wants to survive. He assures them that they have his allegiance and shakes their hands, thus smearing himself with Caesar’s blood and marking Trebonius with blood as well.
What does Octavius do with Brutus?
Octavius concurs with Antony and even goes so far as to have Brutus’s body kept overnight in his own tent. According to his virtue let us use him, With all respect and rites of burial.
What does Octavius order his men to do with Brutus?
Brutus was a worthy citizen, a rare example of a real man. Octavius adds that they should bury him in the most honorable way and orders the body to be taken to his tent. The men depart to celebrate their victory.
What do Antony and Octavius think that Cassius and Brutus are currently attempting?
Antony believes Brutus and Cassius are trying to be intimidating by making a show of bravery.
Who were Octavian and Mark Antony?
The Roman politician and general Mark Antony (83–30 B.C.), or Marcus Antonius, was an ally of Julius Caesar and the main rival of his successor Octavian (later Augustus). With those two men he was integral to Rome’s transition from republic to empire.