What example of dramatic irony appears in the opening lines of this scene? An example of dramatic irony happens in the begining of the scene when Caesar say “what touches us ourselff shall be last served”(III.i.8.). This is dramtically ironic when you thing about how Caesar says the word touched, although he is the one who will be touched by all the conspiritators.
What traits does Caesar show in dealing with those who approach him in this scene? When talking with those who approach him, Caesar shows his love the state over himself. He states that “what touches us ourself shall be served last”(III.i.8.). Normally Caesar comes off as arogant, but him putting Artemidorus last, shows that he values it.
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This response shows that they fell for Brutus’s form of persuasion, the plebeians want Caesar to rest peacefully. Brutus said similar things in his speech about leaving Ceaser alone. By the plebeian saying this back, it lets Brutus know he was heard.
What actions and tricks of Antony’s particularly impress the mob?
Antony uses several rhetorical devices when trying to persuade the people of Rome, such as anaphora, logos, pathos, and rhetorical questions. The crowd is impressed when Antony shows them that he has “a parchment with the seal of Caesar”(III.ii.130.). The mob becomes depressed when they hear Caesars will. Antony knew that by showing the will, the people the mob would see him as a hero for reading it as they grieve his death.
After reading the two speeches, do you agree with Antony’s statement, “I am no orator as Brutus is,/But (as you know me all) a plain blunt man”? After reading the two speeches I disagree with Antony stating he is “no orator as Brutus is, but a plain blunt man”(III.ii.220). I disagree with Antony portraying himself as a plain blunt man because the way he speaks to the crowd of Rome reveals his manipulative, selfish and conniving ways. He does not want what is best for Rome, but only what is best for
What traits does Caesar show in dealing with those who approach him in this scene? When talking with those who approach him, Caesar shows his love the state over himself. He states that “what touches us ourself shall be served last”(III.i.8.). Normally Caesar comes off as arogant, but him putting Artemidorus last, shows that he values it.
In the exchange between Caesar …show more content…
This response shows that they fell for Brutus’s form of persuasion, the plebeians want Caesar to rest peacefully. Brutus said similar things in his speech about leaving Ceaser alone. By the plebeian saying this back, it lets Brutus know he was heard.
What actions and tricks of Antony’s particularly impress the mob?
Antony uses several rhetorical devices when trying to persuade the people of Rome, such as anaphora, logos, pathos, and rhetorical questions. The crowd is impressed when Antony shows them that he has “a parchment with the seal of Caesar”(III.ii.130.). The mob becomes depressed when they hear Caesars will. Antony knew that by showing the will, the people the mob would see him as a hero for reading it as they grieve his death.
After reading the two speeches, do you agree with Antony’s statement, “I am no orator as Brutus is,/But (as you know me all) a plain blunt man”? After reading the two speeches I disagree with Antony stating he is “no orator as Brutus is, but a plain blunt man”(III.ii.220). I disagree with Antony portraying himself as a plain blunt man because the way he speaks to the crowd of Rome reveals his manipulative, selfish and conniving ways. He does not want what is best for Rome, but only what is best for