Question

What does Antony reveal to the audience when he is alone with Caesar’s body in Act III, Scene 1?

a) His plan to betray Caesar
b) His grief and anger over Caesar's death
c) His loyalty to the conspirators
d) His intention to seek revenge

Answer 1

In Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Mark Antony reveals his grief and anger over Caesar's death when alone with his body, indicating his desire for revenge against the conspirators.

Step-by-step explanation:

When Mark Antony is left alone with Caesar's body in Act III, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, he reveals his grief and anger over Caesar's death. He speaks to Caesar's corpse, calling him the ruins of the noblest man and vents his sorrow over the fall of such a revered leader. Importantly, Antony also hints at his deep desire for vengeance against the conspirators, predicting chaos and violence to come in retaliation for Caesar's assassination. Though he appears cooperative outwardly, Antony's soliloquy makes it clear that his true loyalties were with Caesar and he is determined to undermine the conspirators' plans.