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Question
Why did Cassius tell Brutus not to allow Antony to speak on Caesar's funeral ?
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Solution
Cassius tells Brutus not to allow Antony to speak at Caesar’s funeral because he feared that Antony would use his superb oratorical skills to sway the masses against the conspirators and undo all their plans.
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