In forty-five B.C., a man named Mark Antony stood at the entrance of the Roman Politician’s, Marcus Brutus, villa. The two men arranged a meeting several months ago, and now, after Mark Antony finally returned to Rome after travelling abroad, he was prepared to consult with Brutus. Anthony glanced inside the villa. To his surprise, Brutus was walking towards him. “Mark Antony!” Brutus bellowed. “It has been awhile, has it not?” Antony was still disconcerted that he was greeted by the owner of the house and not a servant. “Ah, yes, it has, Brutus,” Mark Antony responded. “Please, call me Marcus,” Brutus said hastily. He lead Antony into the Atrium of his villa. “Shall I send for some refreshments?” Brutus signaled for a servant to bring the
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I heard that you just returned from abroad. Is that true?” Brutus questioned Antony. Mark Antony nodded, “Yes, I did. While I did enjoy my journey, I am immensely glad to be home.” He took a sip of his wine, then added, “how have you been? Do you still hold your position in the senate?” Brutus visibly tensed. “Yes, all is well. However, Caesar has become increasingly powerful and is especially popular among the people,” Brutus responded cooly.
Mark Antony frowned, “Does this displease you, Brutus?” “We are a republic! One man should not have that much power,” Brutus said, becoming increasingly more agitated. “He can get away with anything he wants.” “So we can just observe him, watch him to be sure he doesn’t let the power go to his head,” Antony responded. Brutus sighs dramatically, “the power has already gone to his head.” “Nonsense, Caesar is a wise man. He’ll keep himself controlled.” Antony stood up. “Well, I best be going. Fulvia will be expecting me.” “I suppose so. Claudia has been unusually protective recently.” Brutus rolls his eyes. “Wives, they’re such a bother. Alas, what can we do.” Antony nods, knowingly. “Thank you for your hospitality, Brutus,” he says as he lets himself …show more content…
Several Roman nobles and politicians were included in the congregation. As he stepped up to the podium, he cleared his throat and quickly run over what he would say in his speech. He knew he would have to address the suicide of Brutus, but he also wanted to justify Brutus’ reasoning. “We have gathered here to discuss the murder of Julius Caesar and the suicide of Marcus Brutus, and if there should be a punishment for these actions. As it stand now, no one has heard from or nows the whereabouts of Cassius, another one of the assinators.” Antony continued on to describe his relationship with Brutus and Caesar, how Brutus had disliked Caesar, how Brutus must have felt the right thing to do was to act against Caesar, but afterwards had too much guilt to continue. He expressed how he thought that the actions of Brutus, though wrong, could be seen as the actions of a man who was willing to sacrifice for change. He told the assembly what a great man Brutus was and how he should be given a proper burial. The throng of people cheered for Antony. “Let it be as Antony
I heard that you just returned from abroad. Is that true?” Brutus questioned Antony. Mark Antony nodded, “Yes, I did. While I did enjoy my journey, I am immensely glad to be home.” He took a sip of his wine, then added, “how have you been? Do you still hold your position in the senate?” Brutus visibly tensed. “Yes, all is well. However, Caesar has become increasingly powerful and is especially popular among the people,” Brutus responded cooly.
Mark Antony frowned, “Does this displease you, Brutus?” “We are a republic! One man should not have that much power,” Brutus said, becoming increasingly more agitated. “He can get away with anything he wants.” “So we can just observe him, watch him to be sure he doesn’t let the power go to his head,” Antony responded. Brutus sighs dramatically, “the power has already gone to his head.” “Nonsense, Caesar is a wise man. He’ll keep himself controlled.” Antony stood up. “Well, I best be going. Fulvia will be expecting me.” “I suppose so. Claudia has been unusually protective recently.” Brutus rolls his eyes. “Wives, they’re such a bother. Alas, what can we do.” Antony nods, knowingly. “Thank you for your hospitality, Brutus,” he says as he lets himself …show more content…
Several Roman nobles and politicians were included in the congregation. As he stepped up to the podium, he cleared his throat and quickly run over what he would say in his speech. He knew he would have to address the suicide of Brutus, but he also wanted to justify Brutus’ reasoning. “We have gathered here to discuss the murder of Julius Caesar and the suicide of Marcus Brutus, and if there should be a punishment for these actions. As it stand now, no one has heard from or nows the whereabouts of Cassius, another one of the assinators.” Antony continued on to describe his relationship with Brutus and Caesar, how Brutus had disliked Caesar, how Brutus must have felt the right thing to do was to act against Caesar, but afterwards had too much guilt to continue. He expressed how he thought that the actions of Brutus, though wrong, could be seen as the actions of a man who was willing to sacrifice for change. He told the assembly what a great man Brutus was and how he should be given a proper burial. The throng of people cheered for Antony. “Let it be as Antony