... we see the run up to the murder, and after, we see the effects it has. Rome was a republic and they were proud of this. Romans were very patriotic, and did not want a monarchy, this was probably one of the reasons why Brutus and the conspirators felt it necessary to remove Caesar, ... he has to say. This tactic works, as the people know Brutus to be an honourable man, and settle down. Using a rhetorical string of three "Romans, countrymen, lovers!" we see the first phase of his speech, the Exordium, as he begins to attempt to gain the approval of his listeners, without stirring to ... ...

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... examples and the more affective usage of rhetorical devices, which are mainly ethos, pathos and logos he uses compared to Brutus' speech. Firstly, Brutus begins his speech courageously with "Romans, countrymen, and lovers! Hear me for my cause, and be silent that you may hear. Believe me for mine honor, and have respect to mine honor that you may believe." ... the people as he has wished and then he announces Mark Antony to give a speech while he is carrying Caesar's dead body. Unlike Brutus, Antony starts his speech as "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears!" (III ii 74) i...

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... to go along with the scheme. He told the conspirators that he sided with them and shook their bloody hands. Later on at Caesar's funeral, Antony gave the famous "Friends, Romans, countrymen" speech that convined Romans to oppose the conspirators and side with him. This later led to a civil war. With everyone now against Cassius and his conspirators, they fled Rome. The final encounter ... ...

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... different ways. They almost have no authority on which way their life travels. Politicians soften them with their choice words; advertisers try to gain their money with their arguments. Even friends will try to convince a person to do something, all using the art of persuasion. Every way you turn, the power of language bombards your feelings and emotions, and the way ... 's ingenuity. The most critical moment of the story, however, is the speech at the Forum in Act III, Scene II. The two speakers, Marcus Brutus and Mark Antony, are both friends of Julius Caesar; however, the difference b...

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... friend in the eyes of the people. Who better than Caesar's closest friend to know his true character? He also appeals to the crowd's patriotism: "O, what a fall there was, my countrymen!Then I, and you, and all of us fell down, Whilst bloody treason flourish'd over us.""(3.2.192-3) He makes it seem as though since Caesar was their leader, it would be ... body, he takes the mantle and laments how this kingly robe Caesar once wore in battle for Rome is now covered with his blood, which was spilled by his fellow Romans and friends. Then he goes on to the body, pointing out the various stab...

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