Asked by mimis

Read the passage from act 5, scene 4, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.

ANTONY. This is not Brutus, friend, but, I assure you,
A prize no less in worth. Keep this man safe.
Give him all kindness. I had rather have
Such men my friends than enemies. Go on,
And see whether Brutus be alive or dead,
And bring us word unto Octavius’ tent
How everything is chanced.

Which piece of evidence best expresses the theme of this passage?

"Keep this man safe."
"I had rather have / Such men my friends than enemies."
"See whether Brutus be alive or dead."
"Bring us word unto Octavius' tent / How everything is chanced."

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
"I had rather have / Such men my friends than enemies."

This line directly expresses the theme of magnanimity and respect for noble character—Antony values honorable men and would prefer them as allies, showing admiration and mercy even toward former enemies.