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Stereotype of the Roman world |
Exceedingly ambitious, politically expedient, Machiavellian Critical of Antony as triumvir “to reel the streets at noon” Seen as an “old ruffian” The triumvirate bears “so great weight in his lightness” |
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Antonys return to Rome - Caesers allegations |
Urging Fulvia and his brother to wage war Refusal to read letters Refusal to lend Caesars arms and aid when he required them Greatest allegation is that Antony has “broken the article of his oath”
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Octavius is cold and calculating |
Political marriage of his sister “whom no brother did love so dearly” Olivia will act as “cement for their love” Refuses to drink at Pompeys feast - frowns “at this levity” Caesar lacks Roman honor -> deceives and lies Outraged at Antony because he “hath given his empire to a whore” |
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Wants to become sole ruler of Rome |
Wages war against Pompey despite treaty While Antony is in Athens with Octavia Accuses Lepidus of treason |
