*Antony- he was the servant and friend of Caesar
- He is taking charge in Caesar's place, and is creating a triumvirate with Octavius and Lepidus.
- He is also rallying allies for the coming battle against those who killed Caesar.
- He looks down on Lepidus as a worthless nobody.
*Octavius- friend of Antony, going to join triumvirate with him and Lepidus
- He is in agreement with Antony and is following his decisions.
*Lepidus- third person of new triumvirate
- doesn't know what Antony and Octavius really think about him
Other Characters
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Character Quotes
Antony- " -And though we lay these honors on this man,
To ease ourselves of the divers sland'rous loads,
He shall but bear them as the donkey bears gold,
to groan and sweat under the business, -"
Interpretation= He talks about Lepidus to Octavius. He is saying that even though Lepidus will hold power with them he will be easily manipulated and can take the burden and blame for the less popular decisions and jobs brought by being in power. He refers to him as being a donkey, burdened to to carry gold and be directed where to go.
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