Act+IV,+Scene+i


 * ACT IV, SCENE i **

Above: Sculptures of Mark Antony and Octavius

Julius Caesar No Fear Shakespeare on Sparknotes

**__Character Development:__**

**Antony:** We learn that Antony, although he remains true to Caesar, wants to make sure that the crown is handed down to him, Octavius, and Lepidus. He is focused on the land and the power being theirs, and we see that his ways are becoming selfish. He is no longer driven by remorse for his friend, but by his own intentions.

__**Summary:** __
 * Antony, Lepidus, and Octavius are plotting revenge against Brutus and Cassius for the assassination of Caesar. They do this by listing the names of the conspirators who should die.
 * Lepidus is sent to Caesar's house to retrieve the will of Caesar.
 * Antony and Octavius debate whether Lepidus would make a good ruler when they plan to divide the land between them. Antony is scornful of Lepidus as an asset.
 * They decide to organize their allies in preparation for fighting Brutus and Cassius's followers.


 * __Why is it Important? __**

There is a clear plot for revenge against Brutus and the conspirators. There was a significant amount of people that supported Caesar. We learn that the charcters are "fighting fire with fire."

 __**Quotes: **__
 * "For we are at the stake and bayed about with many enemies. And some that smile have in their hearts, I fear, Millions of mischiefs." - Octavius
 * "Therefore let our alliance be combined, our best friends made, our means stretched." - Antony
 * " He shall but bear them as the ass bears gold, to groan and sweat under the buiness, either led or driven, as we point the way. And having brought our treasure where we will, then take we down his load and turn him off, like to the empty ass, to shake his ears and graze in commons." - Antony


 * __Discussion Questions: __**