Shakespeare has used Brutus’s character to show the hate for Caesar. He does this through symbolism and imagery. He also talks about Mark Antony in act 2, s ene 1. I believe that Brutus has high intentions to kill Caesar but to leave Mark Antony alone.
“And for Mark Antony, think not of him; for he can do no more than Caesar’s arm when Caesar head is off.”
This quotation shows us that Brutus believes that Mark Antony is no threat and has no power without Caesar by his side. Shakespeare uses a metaphor to imply this. He uses the phrase “he can do no more than Caesar’s arm”, as the metaphor.
He also uses the phrase “For Antony is but a limb of Caesar” as another metaphor to explain his intention. However, the two quotations show repetition. This is a powerful language device that Shakespeare has used.
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