How does Antony act upon seeing Caesar's dead body for the first time?

• A. He flees the scene
• B. He is resigned to cooperation with Caesar's murders
• C. He withdraws and refuses to speak
• D. He reveals the conspirators' guilt publicly

Answer: (B)

Antony’s first move shows his political savvy: he acts with calm restraint and signals that he will work within the situation rather than lash out, positioning himself as a loyal participant in the immediate aftermath even though he has his own plans. When he sees Caesar’s body, he doesn’t flee or withdraw; instead he speaks with measured respect for the dead and moves to align himself with Brutus and the conspirators by requesting the chance to speak at Caesar’s funeral. This outward cooperation serves a strategic purpose: it lets him shape public opinion later, while keeping his own anger and goals private for the moment. In short, his initial behavior is to go along with the conspirators’ plan on the surface, using that cooperation to gain influence and set up his eventual pivot, which is why the choice that describes him as resigned to cooperation with Caesar’s murders is the best fit.