Julius Caesar Speech Rhetorical Analysis

During Caesars funeral two of his best men gave speeches, Antony and Brutus, they both used ethos, pathos and logos in different ways to win over the crowd. Brutus was in the senate so he was supposed to give great speeches with structure. Antony was a general so he was not as good at giving speeches but was good at pumping up his solders before battle. Which he used to his advantage when speaking to the mourning crowd.
In Brutus's speech, he begins by addressing the crowd as "Romans, countrymen, and lovers,” demonstrating that he is one of them and that he values their role in the Roman community. This helps establish ethos (credibility), and as Brutus continues by arguing that he killed Caesar to protect all citizens from Caesar's ambition
By bringing up elements of Roman history and true events involving Caesar, Brutus seeks to demonstrate that the assassination was a planned (Antony knew nothing about the assassination) action based on thought and facts. Antony, too, employs logos when he lists examples of Caesar's actions on behalf of all Roman citizens. Therefore, his willingness to share the spoils of war with the people and his establishing a reputation for Rome throughout the known world; even Brutus could not the truth in Antony's words. The will itself is also an example of logos. While Antony uses, the literal will to stir up the crowd's emotions, the contents of the will represent logical support for Antony's defense of
This reflect poorly on Brutus' character because it shows that he was fine with betraying someone who thought so highly of him. It makes him seem uncaring, a trait that someone in power should not have. This portrays Brutus as cold-hearted. By saying this, Antony is building up Caesar's character. He shows his compassion for the people, and how he sees himself no better as the people- when they are sad, it affects him too. The makes him seem like a good