Mark Antony: Loyal Friend or Cunning Politician?

Mark Antony was a cunning, strong-willed, and loyal Roman. He was a devoted friend to Caesar. He looked at life as a game in which he had a significant part to play, and played that part with excellent refinement and skill. Antony was a devoted follower of Julius Caesar. Because he was a good friend, he was willing to be second hand to Caesar, the new king. Whilst Caesar would become the king, the most …

…out to be quite the orator and the people immediately loved him. Antony's character was slow to emerge, and it wasn't until he was forced to show his true potential, that he could he really be judged. He was a character with many hidden traits until he was forced to show his genuine character while trying to take the throne after Caesar's death. Once he became a leader of Rome, his true character was uncovered.