Mark Antony's Use Of Ethos In Julius Caesar
In the play Julius Caesar both Mark Antony and Brutus gave extremely persuasive speeches. To give a little backstory, both of the men mentioned are speaking at a funeral for Julius Caesar a man who was just murdered by a group of men who were lead by Brutus. Brutus is trying to prove to the people that Caesar needed to die. Meanwhile, Antony is trying to prove that Caesar was wrongfully killed. After reading both speeches I have come to the conclusion that Mark Antony was clearly the more persuasive speaker. Although both did well, Mark Antony seemed to use ethos, pathos,and logos more effectively.
Ethos which is a persuasion technique that focuses on morals and credibility. Ethos was used by both men but mark Antony used it best and also …show more content…
Mark Antony towards the end of his speech reads Caesar’s will, which definitely helps his case. “ Here is the will, and under Caesar’s seal to every Roman citizen he gives- to every several man he gives- seventy-five drachmas.” (3.2.232-234). This shows the people that even though he is dead Caesar was a great leader who was going to do everything in his power to care for them. Mark Antony strongly defends the fact that Caesar wasn’t ambitious. “ I thrice presented him a kingly crown, which he did thrice refuse. Was this ambition? Yet Brutus says he was ambitious.” (3.2.95-97). This quote helped Antony to explain that if Caesar were truly ambitious then logically he would have taken the crown, not pushed it away. Brutus in his speech tries to reason with the people as to why he killed Caesar. “[...]As I slew my best lover for the good of Rome, I have the same dagger for myself when it shall please my country to need my death.” (3.2.41-44) In this quote Brutus is trying to convey the fact that his killing of one person was so that the rest of the city could be happy and that he would do that to himself if there was a need for it.
After reading both speeches I have come to the conclusion that Mark Antony was clearly the more persuasive speaker. Mark Antony’s speech was also more effective because his was longer than Brutus’ speech. With his speech being longer he had more chances to use the persuasion techniques. The main part of Antony speech that probably really sold the Romans was when he started to cry. In conclusion, both men gave great speeches Mark Antony clearly was more
Ethos which is a persuasion technique that focuses on morals and credibility. Ethos was used by both men but mark Antony used it best and also …show more content…
Mark Antony towards the end of his speech reads Caesar’s will, which definitely helps his case. “ Here is the will, and under Caesar’s seal to every Roman citizen he gives- to every several man he gives- seventy-five drachmas.” (3.2.232-234). This shows the people that even though he is dead Caesar was a great leader who was going to do everything in his power to care for them. Mark Antony strongly defends the fact that Caesar wasn’t ambitious. “ I thrice presented him a kingly crown, which he did thrice refuse. Was this ambition? Yet Brutus says he was ambitious.” (3.2.95-97). This quote helped Antony to explain that if Caesar were truly ambitious then logically he would have taken the crown, not pushed it away. Brutus in his speech tries to reason with the people as to why he killed Caesar. “[...]As I slew my best lover for the good of Rome, I have the same dagger for myself when it shall please my country to need my death.” (3.2.41-44) In this quote Brutus is trying to convey the fact that his killing of one person was so that the rest of the city could be happy and that he would do that to himself if there was a need for it.
After reading both speeches I have come to the conclusion that Mark Antony was clearly the more persuasive speaker. Mark Antony’s speech was also more effective because his was longer than Brutus’ speech. With his speech being longer he had more chances to use the persuasion techniques. The main part of Antony speech that probably really sold the Romans was when he started to cry. In conclusion, both men gave great speeches Mark Antony clearly was more