Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war Why Should I Care

Why Should I Care?

What would you do if you…

• saw a friend cheat on a test?
• caught your sister stealing a candy bar from the store?
• heard your brother lie to your parents about where he was on Friday night?

We're all faced with mini ethical decisions every day. We might not have to deal with an assassination like Antony does, but we are asked to decide what's right and wrong all day long—and when to stand up for the former. Antony knows Caesar was killed unjustly. But he also knows there'll be massive consequences if he does anything about it.

But for Antony, it's more important to do what's right than what's easy. His speech tells us that he's not cool with murderers ruling Rome, regardless of the consequences for himself. So he unleashes the dogs, ghosts, and goddess on them.

So next time you're faced with a big decision, ask yourself: what would Antony do? Then dial it back a bit.