Antony’s loyalty is the motivation that started the bloody war against the conspirators. His loyalty for Caesar never changes even after Caesars death. “When Caesar says, ‘do this,’ it is perform’d.” Act 1 scene 2 10. This indicates that Antony wills always serve under Caesar and only take orders from Caesar. After Caesar’s death Antony’s rage builds up inside him and he takes his revenge against the conspirators by building up an army, hoping to kill them. Antony is motivated to revenge Caesar because of his loyalty to him and his commitment to the Roman people.
Antony’s loyalty to Caesar comes from his love for Caesar and seen the conspirator kill Caesar so Antony avenge Caesar by leading an army against Brutus and Cassius who are the only conspirators who is alive. At first Antony befriend the conspirators so that they are unaware of his true intention, which is to find a way to take revenge for Caesar. “Pardon me, Julius! Here wast thou bay’d, brave hart; Here didst thou fall; and here thy hunter stand, sign’d in thy spoil, and crimson’d in thy lethe … Cassius: Mark Antony – Antony: Pardon me, Caius Cassius: the enemies of Caesar shall say this; then in a friend, it is cold modesty.” Act 3 scenes 1 204 – 214. Antony plan work because he got help from the roman people. By successfully convinces the people to kill the conspirators he has got an army that is ready to attack on command. With an army he is ready to make Caesar wish come true. “… Caesar’s spirit, ranging for revenge, with ate by his side come hot form hell, shill in these confines with a monarch’s voice cry havoc and let slip the dog of war.” Act 3 scenes 1 line 270-273. Antony believe that Caesar will come back to command the army to seek revenge for him.
Antony thirst for revenge comes from Caesar death. When Caesar die Antony feel like he lost direction, leadership and a good friend. This made him seek out the conspirator and kill off each person one by one. “A curse shall light upon the limb of man; domestic fury and fierce civil strife shall cumber all the part of Italy;” Act 3 scene 1 262 – 264. Antony love for Caesar is greater than his love for his country. He would get revenge for Caesar even if it cost were a peaceful Italy.
