The majority of the time, like the Roman citizens, Antony will be on the side of the person who has the most power. Antony said anything that Caesar wants, he will get. This characteristic can be helpful and harmful to a person at different times. It may be helpful when the person has power and protection, so Antony will also have some power and protection. When the person is taken away from power, for example Caesar, Antony will be in the middle of the madness. Because of this characteristic, Antony will probably stay alive because he will be able to talk his way into having security from someone.
Octavius, who is in an alliance with Antony, does not appear much but plays a huge role in deciding the future of Rome. If Octavius would have joined sides with Brutus and Cassius, there would have been a peaceful transition from Caesar to Brutus. Because of his decision to make an alliance with Antony, the city of Rome will be at war. Octavius will probably be one of the few characters who are still alive because he had the protection of the Roman soldiers. Antony and Octavius will end up taking over Caesar’s position, but one will be over the other and that might cause conflict between the