Throughout Antony’s speech, it becomes obvious that he strives to counter what Brutus relays to the crowd before him. Brutus argues that those who assassinate Caesar, give him only what he deserves, ending with “honor for his valor; and death for his ambition” (Act III, Scene ii, line 28-29). Later, at the beginning of Antony’s speech, he makes the people question whether or not Caesar truly bleeds for his ambition. He states that, although Caesar has an opportunity to take the crown three times, he refuses; leaving the crowd and reader pondering the validity of Brutus’ previous statements since Antony adequately disproves that single statement. While challenging the crowd to oppose his explanation of Caesar’s death, Brutus queries, “Who here
