CAUTION: This post contains vulgar language.
"Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we may die" is the Epicurean motto by which Marc Anthony lives. He relishes in power, sex, violence, and, of course, partying. His actions are not politically astute, but rather hasty to where even the 18 year old Octavian needs to talk sense into him. He failed to see the advantage of the paradox created by Brutus and gang when they assassinated Caesar. He was all set to leave town: grab what you can, including Calpurnia and let's get the hell out of dodge, rather Rome. The wiser, more stoic Octavian knew there was a smarter, calmer course of action.
His propensity to resort to violence (without regret or regard of consequences) is befitting an epicurean. Slitting the throat of Quintus Pompey, while much deserved, was impromptu and shows his lack of regard for the responsibilities of power. Caesar would have shown more compassion. Anthony is not fit to lead.
"I'm not getting out of bed until I fuck something." That may be my favorite line from the Passover episode if not my favorite line of all time. Marc Anthony says this as he lay lazily in the bed on the day of Caesar's funeral. We've all been there. He had morning wood, and he needed to do something about it. What better way to honor the memory of your closest friend than by schtupping some slave right before his funeral.
We shall see what happens to Marc Anthony in upcoming episodes. Will his ties to Caesar be enough to carry him to power or will his urges ultimately be his downfall?
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I'm offended by the foul language.
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