Quote by William Shakespeare, Julius Caes

He was my friend, faithful and just to me: But Brutus says he was ambitious; And Brutus is an honourable man

He was my friend, faithful and just to me: But Brutus says h

Summary

This quote, from William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, is uttered by the character Mark Antony during Caesar's funeral speech. Antony is subtly mocking Brutus for doubting Caesar's ambition. His use of repetition emphasizes the irony, as Antony sarcastically implies that since Brutus is honorable, he must be correct in his assessment. Antony's intention is to discredit Brutus and sway the crowd's opinion in favor of Caesar, ultimately revealing the true nature of their relationship and casting doubt on the conspirators' motives.

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