the best examples of this. In the first act alone‚ Cassius uses his abilities to appeal to Brutus’ sense of honor‚ twist Brutus’ image of Caesar‚ and put words into Brutus’ mouth that lead to a dastardly plot against a near king. Cassius is able to assess his audience and use that to his advantage. In this case‚ his audience is Brutus‚ a thoughtful if slightly oblivious patrician and friend of Caesar’s. Brutus has a strong love for Rome‚
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speak to the public about Caesar’s death. Brutus grants Antony’s request‚ but on the requirement that Brutus gives a speech first. Brutus uses Ethos to make the Romans believe he’s one of them‚ Logos to give reason for killing Caesar‚ and Pathos to show he did love Caesar. Meanwhile Antony uses Ethos the same as Brutus‚ to convince the people he’s one of them‚ Logos to show Caesar wasn’t ambitious‚ and Pathos to portray his true liking for Caesar. Brutus and Antony both use Ethos to give credibility
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figurative language to illuminate conflict between the citizens of Rome and Brutus. Throughout Marc Antony’s speech he uses irony to illuminate conflict between the citizens of Rome and Brutus. For example‚ when Marc Antony states‚ “But Brutus says he was ambitious‚ And Brutus is an honorable man (pg. 123).” This conveyed irony because Anthony was saying one thing‚ yet meant something different. Antony stated that Brutus said Caesar was ambitious and everyone has to believe him because he is honorable
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Marc Antony’s funeral speech captured the audience’s attention even after Marcus Brutus had given his argument. His words were precise and well thought out. He not only appealed logically to the citizens of Rome‚ but emotionally as well. Furthermore‚ his use of sarcasm was highly effective and persuaded the audience to riot against Brutus even though he appeared like he supported the conspirators side. Brutus’ speech was persuasive of his cause‚ he even questioned the audience as to taking his own
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Cassius attempts to persuade Brutus on joining the conspiracy against Caesar through logos. To convince Brutus to join the conspiracy‚ Cassius starts telling Brutus that “I was born free as Caesar. So were you. We both have fed as well‚ and we can both endure the winter’s cold as well as he” (I.ii.100). When Cassius states Caesar as someone like them‚ Cassius is using logic to explain to Brutus that they are all equal to Caesar‚ not inferior. Cassius believes that Brutus and he deserve just as much
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In the book Julius Caesar‚ the popularity of Brutus has given Cassius the motive to use Brutus in his manipulative plan against Caesar. The fate of Caesar’s life is very tested‚ but Caesar is not afraid. “Would he were fatter! But I fear him not. Yet if my name were liable to fear.” (I;ii:198-200) If Brutus decides to follow along with Cassius’ conspiracy‚ they could gain the power from all of Rome. Since Brutus is well respected man‚ and is loyal to his people of the republic‚ he would rather kill
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believe in. Brutus and Cassius had a very strong relationship in what they believe in. This relationship soon on has a drastic complication. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar‚ by William Shakespeare‚ demonstrates that outside political views can greatly affect personal relationships by creating tension due to disagreements and public opposition. Brutus and Cassius have a very intermittent relationship. This shows one reason how political views can impact people. At the start of the play Brutus is very
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and Dickens Introduction Julius Caesar takes plays in the ancient Greece‚ and the plot is based on the assassination of Caesar himself. Caesar returned to Rome from war. As the citizens honor him‚ an alliance was formed between the senators Brutus and Cassius. They shared a dread if Caesar would become corrupted from all the power and as a result‚ they plotted the death of him. They stabbed him to death and on his funeral the truth were set free. A man called Antony turned the people against
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to Julius Caesar. One of the most important and significant parts in the play is the funeral speech given by both Brutus and Mark Antony. At first‚ the funeral speeches seem to have no true significant meaning. However in further investigation it is established that the speeches ultimately serve as the basis for the final outcome of the play. By exploring the speeches of both Brutus and Mark Antony we are able to focus on the important details which alter one from the other. Through this analysis
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Julius Caesar is a play deeply concerned with the idea of rhetoric‚ or persuasion. The play is driven by persuasion. Cassius convinces Brutus that Caesar must die‚ setting the story in motion. The resolution of the plot is decided by Antony’s speech to the plebeians. Shakespeare sees rhetoric as one of the most powerful forces in the world; able to topple kings and crown them. The play‚ Julius Caesar‚ examines what gives rhetoric its power by pitting Brutus’s speech against Mark Antony’s. Shakespeare
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