In contrast to Brutus , Antony speaks to the plebians as if they are his equals . He respects their intelligence to understand a speech given in verse . In a roundabout manner , he needs to use rhetoric to 1) make the people doubt brutus's honor and excuses . 2) to stir pity and increase the achievements of caesar and to 3) incite the crown into mutiny . He starts out by adressing them as "friends" because he wants to come to them as a friend rather than a ruler trying to get power .
Rhetorical Analysis of Marc Antony’s Speech Shakespeare wrote many great plays in his time, one of which being the story of Julius Caesar. Although Caesar was popularly known as a war general and tyrant, Shakespeare shows us a different side of this great man through the speech of Marc Antony. Not only does Marc Antony appeal to the citizen present in the play, but he brings forth an empathetic view point from those reading or watching the play, as well. Marc Antony’s speech was one of great emotion and passion, used to persuade the crowds and the observers of the play that Caesar was not a horrible man. In the play, Marc Antony is speaking to the common folks of Rome, whose opinions change as quickly as the Tucson weather.
It is a public place. The tribunes are worried about Caesar’s popularity. 4) At the beginning of the scene, the mob celebrates Caesar’s victory over Pompey. However, as the nobles scold them, they feel guilty for “betraying” Pompey. 5) At the starting, the tone is humorous and jocund while at the end it is somber and subdued.
One of Fo’s most known works is “Can’t pay won’t pay!” in which he uses Farce and other dramatic conventions to influence and motivate the audience about contemporary issues. As Fo’s work gained popularity he became not only a source of entertainment for people but a spokesperson in which he brought up matters that affected the society around him. Fo uses Farce as a dramatic weapon which influences and motivates the audience while educating them about contemporary matters. This is seen in the famous play “can’t pay won’t pay!” in which farce is used to expose the corruption of the government and how the working-class families are being unrightfully ripped off by the higher authorities. This is mainly presented through the character of Giovanni who symbolises the common people and is used by Fo to relate to the audience and make them reflect upon themselves.
He used repetition to try and sway the plebeians. He often refers to Brutus as an “honorable man”, each time with more sarcasm. Antony also uses reverse psychology on the crowd. He tells everyone about “Caesar’s will”, however, he says that he cannot read it. This makes everyone beg for him to read it.
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Cicero uses delectare as a form of speech that appeals to someone’s ethos, or character, for no other reason than to amuse the audience. Cicero’s use of comedy or humor holds two purposes. First, he seeks to loosen the tension among jurors and members of the court and secondly, to attempt to dull the charges brought against his client, Marcus Caelius. Cicero’s speech is especially concerned with the third style of rhetoric, or the ‘grand style’. Notably, Cicero’s ability to characterize his client, the prosecution and himself differentiates the, Pro Caelio from other lectures and marks his ability as one of Rome’s finest orators.
Attention getting sentence 1. Something that will grab the readers attention B. Background information on the topic or question. (date, place, situation surrounding the issue or question) C. Definition of terms contained within the question D. Thesis and roadmap of what the essay will be about II. BODY PARAGRAPH #1 (Reason one) A. Sub Thesis: 1.
“you all did love him once, not without cause: what cause withholds you then to mourn for him now”(citation). Here Antony depicts how the crowd once did love him but because a man has put false ideas into their heads, they turn on him. A citizen of Rome should stand for their beliefs, not the ones that are put into their heads even if it is by a powerful and honorable man. Not only does Antony show much emotion towards the subject, but so does Brutus when he speaks during his own eulogy. Here Brutus illustrates his love Rome, “not that I loved Caesar less, but I loved Rome more” (citation).
Ambition is used with an extremely negative connotation in Shakespeare's writing, but today, ambition is seen as a good trait for a hardworking person. Everyone carries their own ambitious desires, whether they are good or bad. After Caesar's death, Antony uses Caesar's compassion as an example to “prove” that Caesar wasn't ambitious, saying, “When that the poor have cried, Caesar hath wept; / Ambition should be made of sterner stuff” (JC 3.2.91-2). Antony argues that because of Caesar's compassion, he could not have been an ambitious ruler. He turns compassion into a foil for ambition, therefore making the reader go back to the question of, “What does ambition really mean?” It appears that the real question involves the meaning of ambition in Shakespeare's time.