What arguments does Antony put forward to refute the charge that Caesa

1.	What arguments does Antony put forward to refute the charge that Caesar was an ambitious man?
Answer» Value Points : • did not pocket/amass ransom money but gave it away to the state • sympathized with the poor • refused the crown thrice • made a will in favour of the Roman citizens Detailed Answer : Antony puts forward the arguments to refute the charge that Caesar was an ambitious man as he always worked for the people. He did not pocket the money but gave it away to the state and sympathized with the poor and refused the crown thrice. He also made a will in favour of the Roman citizens.

What arguments does Antony put forward to refute the charge that Caesar was an ambitious man?

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Value Points :

• did not pocket/amass ransom money but gave it away to the state

• sympathized with the poor

• refused the crown thrice

• made a will in favour of the Roman citizens

Detailed Answer :

Antony puts forward the arguments to refute the charge that Caesar was an ambitious man as he always worked for the people. He did not pocket the money but gave it away to the state and sympathized with the poor and refused the crown thrice. He also made a will in favour of the Roman citizens.

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