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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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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funeral‚ Brutus and Mark Antony. Brutus‚ who killed Caesar tries to excuse himself and the conspirators for murdering Caesar. Antony desires to rile up the common people to revolt against Brutus and his accomplices. While both speeches seem to be compelling‚ Mark Antony’s speech worked the best at persuading the audience through his use of rhetorical devices such as logical reasoning and repetition. In Mark Antony’s speech he tries to rally the people of rome into rebelling against Brutus and the
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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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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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Julius Caesar‚ explores the rebellion and betrayal that can exist among friends; many go as far as killing their friends in the name of fame and power. Various characters in the play turn against Caesar including Brutus‚ Cassius‚ Metellus‚ among many others. Even though Antony refers to Brutus as “the most noble Roman of them all‚” it is clear that he has many more flaws than strengths. Caesar is the only noble character as portrayed throughout the play. Even though he is overambitious‚ he shows selflessness
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his goals. Following the assassination of Caesar‚ Antony quickly grasps that he must deal with Brutus‚ and he has the shrewdness to take advantage of Brutus’s gullibility. Antony has his servant say‚ "Brutus is noble‚ wise‚ valiant‚ and honest" (III i 126). From this point‚ it is clear that Antony intends to flatter Brutus and to work upon those personal qualities of Brutus which represent his fundamental weaknesses. Antony then comes to the Capitol where he further flatters
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the body to the town forum and give a funeral speech in honor and remembrance of Caesar’s life.Brutus agrees to the requests so Antony addresses the crowd by saying‚ If I were disposed to stir Your hearts and minds to mutiny and rage‚ I should do Brutus wrong‚ and Cassius wrong‚ Who‚ you all know‚ are honorable men. I will not do them wrong. I would rather choose To wrong the dead‚ to wrong myself and you‚ Than I will wrong such honorable men. (3.2 133-139) He uses honorable
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