At the start of the scene their is very Brief confrontation.Octavius and Antony, located on a battlefield in Philippi,they have just learnert that Brutus and Cassius are marching towards them Antony orders Octavius to, “lead your battle softly on / Upon the left hand of the even field”. Octavius contradicts him, and decides to march on the right hand side. Antony is annoyed by this, asking, “Why do you cross me in this exigent?Octavius replies, “I do not cross you, but I will do so”.
Month: January 2016
Act 4 scene 1
Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus are gathered with a checklist of the men they plan to murder for conspiracy. Lepidus agrees that his brother can be killed as long as Antony agrees for his nephew to be killed.
Lepidus is sent to collect Caesar’s will, to see if they can divert some of his money their way.
As soon as Lepidus has gone, Antony begins to talk trash about him. Antony thinks Lepidus is weak, so it’s a shame that he’ll be sharing power with Antony and Octavius in the triumvirate.
Act 1 scene 3
Cicero runs into Casca on the street that night. Casca’s a little shaken up. Though he’s seen his fair share of bad nights, he says the sky is dropping hot fire is definitely a first.Casca thinks maybe there’s a civil war in heaven, or maybe the gods are raining down fury because the world has displeased them.This is a shock to them which makes them question each other.
Act 1 scene 2
Caesar enters a public square with Antony, Calpurnia, Portia, Decius, Cicero, Brutus, Cassius, Casca, and the Soothsayer; while being followed by a group of citizens and then by Flavius and Murellus. Antony, dressed to celebrate the feast day, readies himself for a ceremonial run through the city.
Scene summary of act 4 scene
As soon as the two men are within the tent, Cassius accused Brutus of having wronged him by condemning Lucius Pella for taking bribes from the Sardians, in spite of Cassius’ letters in his defense.
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