Brutus Persuasion
Antony and Brutus, both gave speeches to the people of Rome after the assassination. They tried to explain what happened and why Caesar was killed. They both had clear points of the events that happened but Antony’s speech was better and persuaded the crowd more. When Brutus spoke to the crowd, they loved him and understood why he killed him. However, when Brutus left the area, Antony won the crowd over with his story. He persuaded the crowd by making them angry at Brutus, even though just a speech ago they loved him. Antony manipulated the crowd by making Brutus sound a little crazy to have killed Caesar. This is why Antony won the crowd, he used effective persuasion. Antony was the most effective in his speech for many reasons. One thing
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It's just that Antony was better at manipulating the crowd to think the way he did. Brutus gave his speech well. He told them that the reason he killed Caesar was for Rome. For an example in Act III, Sc. 2 Brutus says “ If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more.” (ln. 18-20) This means that killing Caesar was greater than their friendship and saving the people was more important. Another point Brutus got across was that the people of Rome can still respect Caesar even after Brutus had killed him. This made him sound more like a respectful leader and less of an evil murderer. Like in Act III, Sc. II Brutus says “Do grace to Caesar’s corpse, grace his speech tending to Caesar’s glories which Mark Antony, by our permission, is allowed to make.” (ln. 52-54) This is Brutus telling the crowd that they can respect Caesar and still look up to him. Another thing that made Brutus's speech well put together is that he gave the crowd a chance to speak up about the situation. For an example in Act III, Sc.II Brutus says “ If any, speak, for him have I offended. I pause for a reply.” (ln. 29-30) This shows that Brutus isn't afraid to talk to anyone who doesn't agree or have any question to why he killed
It's just that Antony was better at manipulating the crowd to think the way he did. Brutus gave his speech well. He told them that the reason he killed Caesar was for Rome. For an example in Act III, Sc. 2 Brutus says “ If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more.” (ln. 18-20) This means that killing Caesar was greater than their friendship and saving the people was more important. Another point Brutus got across was that the people of Rome can still respect Caesar even after Brutus had killed him. This made him sound more like a respectful leader and less of an evil murderer. Like in Act III, Sc. II Brutus says “Do grace to Caesar’s corpse, grace his speech tending to Caesar’s glories which Mark Antony, by our permission, is allowed to make.” (ln. 52-54) This is Brutus telling the crowd that they can respect Caesar and still look up to him. Another thing that made Brutus's speech well put together is that he gave the crowd a chance to speak up about the situation. For an example in Act III, Sc.II Brutus says “ If any, speak, for him have I offended. I pause for a reply.” (ln. 29-30) This shows that Brutus isn't afraid to talk to anyone who doesn't agree or have any question to why he killed