Brutus And Antony's Persuasive Speech

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Did Antony not see the face of his well-known yet-to-be-assassinated friend, Julius Caesar, on the faces of Cleopatra’s children? One can assume the answer is no, as Antony delivered a rather informal burial for poor Caesar. Caesar, however, had acquaintances other than Antony; the loyal and influential Brutus. Nevertheless, death claimed Caesar and both Antony and Brutus felt compelled to offer an explanation to the crowd of Rome. Not just an explanation, but a persuasive speech. There were a few comparisons between those two speeches, as well as contrasts, with both possessing persuasive techniques.
Brutus and Antony’s speech includes a variety of persuasive proficiency. After the killing of Julius Caesar, Brutus attempted to tempt the crowd

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