Theme : Manipulation

Theme : Manipulation

1. "He had a fever when he was in Spain, And when the fit was on him, I did mark How he did shake. 'Tis true, this god did shake! . . . Ye gods, it doth amaze me A man of such a feeble temper should So get the start of the majestic world And bear the palm alone. "

   • Cassius manipulates Brutus into going along with his plan by challenging the power of Caesar and stating that he is unfit for the role.

2. And though we lay these honors on this man To ease ourselves of divers slanderous loads, He shall but bear them as the ass bears gold, … And having brought our treasure where we will, Then take we down his load and turn him off.

   • This shows how Antony manipulates people like Lepidus for his own personal agenda