In William Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar, both the powerful Brutus and the senator Marc Antony give speeches on whether Julius Caesar’s death should be justified or not. Marc Antony provides a more persuasive speech because of his use of logos, ethos, and verbal irony. Marc Antony uses logos to show that Caesar did not show to be ambitious. He mentions how Caesar rejected the crown three times before taking it. He uses this to show that an ambitious person would not reject such tremendous power so many times before finally accepting it. This is effective because it shows the people that there is no logic in such a humble man as Caesar being an ambitious person. By using logos, Marc Antony provides logical evidence that Caesar was not ambitious, therefore should not have been assassinated. Marc Antony also uses ethos to persuade the people that Caesar’s death is unjustifiable. In the play, Marc Antony mentions how the people of Rome are his friends. He uses this to show the people that he can be trusted. By using this method, the people know that he is one of them, so he will not be a power-hungry politician, and speaks the truth. This is effective because the Roman citizens are more likely to listen to someone like them than Brutus, who is very high in power. …show more content…
He repeatedly mentions the actions that Caesar did that did not show ambition, and after mentions how Brutus says that he was ambitious, and Brutus is an honorable man. He uses this to show that Brutus’s argument is not valid because of all of the evidence he provides. By repeatedly providing evidence then saying that Brutus says that Caesar was ambitious and that Brutus is an honorable man, Antony repeatedly breaks down Brutus’s claim. This is effective because after each bit of evidence is said, the people start to notice how weak Brutus’s claim
The play by shakespeare called julius caesar was about the story of julius caesar. The story of Julius caesar was that he was stabbed to death by the whole senate. At one part in the play two people named Mark Antony and Brutus started to argue and try to persuade the people in some way by using different rhetorical techniques. Brutus used pathos to persuade the people that he chose right and he was still honorable and caesar deserved to die, but brutus mourned for his death just like the people. Antony used a logos and pathos technique to persuade the people that brutus was bad and that julius did nothing wrong, by using examples Antony made a valid point.
No matter what the circumstances, people always look for someone to blame. When Caesar was murdered the Plebeians needed someone to blame for what happened. Despite Brutus’s honor and respect among the Romans, Antony gave the more convincing speech at Caesar’s funeral by having an emotional impact on the Romans, therefore convincing them that an injustice had been done. Brutus first spoke at Caesar’s funeral with the goal of justifying his actions to the plebeians. Out of the three rhetorical appeals Brutus used Logos the least.
When Mark Antony sees Caesar dead he plans to rebel against Brutus and cause a riot. He goes up to the people of Rome and proves to them that Caesar had no intention of turning his back on them. Mark Antony uses pathos, logos and ethos to convince the people of Rome that Caesar did not deserve to be killed. Mark Antony uses pathos effectively in his speech to persuade the people of Rome to rebel against Brutus. Antony’s speech was meant to give strong emotion towards the audience
By asking this rhetorical question after instances of Caesar’s good doings for Rome, Antony perpetuates the idea that Caesar was not ambitious and his murder was unjust. By the end of his reasoning, Antony has supplied his audience with multiple counts of Caesar’s benevolence and ensured their agreement. This agreement is strengthened by Antony’s emotional appeals; he creates these through his utilization of both imagery and a visual aid. In utilizing imagery, Antony discusses the conspirators’ relationships with Caesar and notes that Brutus, their leader, was “Caesar’s angel” (Shakespeare). In mentioning this, Antony creates a visual of pureness and good in association to Brutus and then overturns it by discussing how Brutus brutally murdered Caesar, his closest friend.
Antony uses Ethos, Pathos, and Logos to adjust their view on Caesar and the reason behind his death. For example, Antony uses Ethos to state that he was granted permission to speak from such an honorable truthful man, Brutus, so anything he says can be taken truthfully toward the crowd. “With the permission from Brutus and the others-for Brutus is an honorable man; they are all honorable men- I have come here to speak at Caesars funeral” (Crowther 50-51). Antony uses Pathos to describe how miserable he is about Caesar's death.
In his speech, Marc Antony used quotes such as “You all did love him once, not without cause, what cause withholds you then, to mourn him?” To logically prove to the audience that they had liked Caesar and they started suddenly disliking only because of Marcus Brutus, when they should dislike Marcus Brutus instead. In Marcus Brutus’ speech, the only way he used logos is when he said “Who here is so vile that will not love his country?” Which made it seem that if someone disagreed with him, they hated Rome. Similarly to the reason to why Marc Antony’s use of the rhetorical strategy pathos was better than Marcus Brutus’, the reason that Marc Antony’s use of pathos had a heavier impact and was more effective was because he used the citizens of Rome directly in his speech, when Brutus’ argument was that if you disagreed with him, you hated Rome.
He also points out Caesar’s fatal flaw: “But, as he was ambitious, I slew him” (III.II.25-26). He wishes to persuade the audience to believe that he saw Caesar’s flaw and thought it would harm the country—and the only solution was to remove him permanently. Antony attempts to counter these claims, stating that “The noble Brutus hath told you Caesar was ambitious” (III.II.75-76) and following his statement with things Caesar did to benefit Rome, such as “He hath brought many captives to Rome” (III.II.86). In context, though, his statement could actually benefit Brutus. Brutus claimed that Caesar would make the people slaves, and Antony proved that he has brought captives and conquered others during his time as general.
(III.ii, 1605) He sounds as if he trustworthy and wants to be on the plebeians side. Brutus doesn’t take this approach. He wants to make himself appear as if he can be trusted because he has a good reputation. “Believe me for mine honor” (III.ii, 15-16)
Antony’s Speech Using Rhetorical Appeals In William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, after Caesar’s death, the Romans are conflicted about what should be done. After Brutus’ speech the Romans are ready to crown Brutus king and be on the conspirators’ side. Though Brutus then leaves the crowd while Antony delivers his speech, the crowd realizes what should be done of Caesar’s murder and Antony prevents the conspirators from getting away with the murder of Caesar.
(3.2.92–94). This quote shows Antony using logos to convince the audience that Caeasr was not an ambitious man. He reminds the crowd the fact that Caesar refused to take the crown on the Lupercal, which had Caesar been ambitious he would have taken any opportunity to gain greater power. He then levies this fact against the conspirators to get the angry crowd to become angry at the conspirators. To sum up, Antony makes use of logos in his speech in order to convince the audience that they are being lied to by the conspirators, and should therefore turn against the
This is ethos in the way it gives him credibility as a friend, suggesting that he would truly know Caesar. But, it is also pathos because it makes the crowd sorrowful for him because someone that is close to him has been killed. The use of ethos, logos and pathos made Marc Antony’s argument and speech far superior to Brutus’s. Another reason that makes Marc Antony’s argument more valuable is
Sydney Stone Mrs. Paul English 10A 16 October 2017 Rhetorical Analysis Essay William Shakespeare, a very famous writer, tells the story of Julius Caesar. In his play, Marc Antony delivers a powerful speech that uses many different rhetorical devices, appeals, and different styles of writing. Some of these include repetition, rhetorical questions, pathos, logos, ethos, and diction. These help enhance Marc Antony’s speech by persuading the audience towards considering that Caesar was a good man.
In Brutus’s speech he used ethos and logos to try and control the people of Rome. He was stoic and blinded of what Antony was capable of. He wanted to change their minds about the conspiracy and the murder of Caesar. Brutus says “Had you rather Caesar were living, and die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to live all free men” (III, i, 23-24).
In William Shakespeare's play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Mark Antony wants revenge on the conspirators who killed Caesar. Following Julius Caesar's death, Mark Antony uses many different rhetorical devices such as pathos and ethos in his speech that help convince the Plebeians to go against the conspirators. Attempting to draw the emotions out of the plebeians, Mark Antony uses pathos to persuade them. Mark Antony says, “ My heart is in the coffin there with Caesar, and I must pause till it come back to me” (3.2. 106-107). This statement emphasizes how much Antony loved Caesar and the grief he is now feeling that his closest friend is dead.
Marcus Junius Brutus and Mark Antony both deliver speeches to justify the death of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE and both use Logos and Ethos to convince the Roman citizens to join their sides. Both sides deliver their speeches with vehemence and start by elucidating why Brutus killed Caesar to begin with, why Antony’s desire for revenge is justified, and what the future of Rome will be because of his death. Antony teases the citizens of Rome with the will of Caesar that he holds in hand and claims it will dishonor Brutus and the other conspirators and is also one of his vital uses of Ethos in his speech. Most of the citizens, if not all of them side with Antony and will most likely help him accede to a great title of power in the future and also betray Brutus because of what Antony has them believe, i.e. an ignoble assassin. Brutus and Antony 's speeches were both compelling, although Antony´s speech was more successful, but it is because he was able to manipulate the people of Rome with