Journal #9

“But, Lepidus, go you to Caesar’s house. Fetch the will hither, and we shall determine How to cut off some charge in legacies” (IV. i. 7).

Antony

To Lepidus

Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus are planning to assassinate supporters of the conspirators and Antony tells Lepidus to get Caesar’s will.

This shows that Antony is using the money given to the people for his own good and he is not an honorable man.

“Urge me no more, I shall forget myself. Have mind upon your health, tempt me no further” (IV. iii. 36).

Cassius

To Brutus

When Cassius and Brutus are arguing Cassius becomes fed up with Brutus and threatens him.

This shows that these two friends are suffering from a temporary quarrel that shows the pressure they are under.

“No man bears sorrow better. Portia is dead” (IV. iii. 150).

Brutus

To Cassius

After their fight, Brutus tells Cassius what is upsetting him.

This shows that Brutus is a stoic, yet he is not able to fully help himself in this situation.

“Mistrust of my success hath done this deed” (V. iii. 65).

Titinius

To Messala

When they discover Cassius’s body Titinius is devastated that his friend killed himself.

This shows that Titinius was never in any danger, and Cassius killed himself over nothing.

“The conquerors can but make a fire of him. For Brutus only overcame himself, And no man else hath honor by his death” (V. v. 56).

Strato

To Antony, Octavius, Mesalla, Lucilius, and the army

When they ask what has happened to Brutus, Strato replies indignantly.

This is saying how Brutus will not be anyone’s prisoner and no one shall get the triumph of killing him.