Throughout his speech, Antony used a lot of sarcasm. He told the citizens repeatedly that Brutus was an honorable man. “But Brutus says he was ambitious, And Brutus is an honorable man” (3.2.86-87). While Antony seemed as though he was supportive of the conspirators and only mourning over Caesar’s body, he was …show more content…
Brutus said that Caesar was ambitious and would become a tyrant if they had not protected the citizens from him. Antony argues that Caesar was not ambitious and gave multiple reasons as to why he came to this conclusion. “You all did see that on the Lupercal, I thrice presented him a kingly crown, which he did thrice refuse. Was this ambition?” (3.2.95-97). Antony questioned the citizens rhetorically to really make them think about their decision of supporting Brutus. Brutus made a good argument and would’ve persuaded the citizens to follow him, but Antony’s argument was logical and reasonable and overall surpassed