Brutus Speech Rhetorical Analysis

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Antony uses logos to show the plebeians believe him because he knew Caesar the best and discredit Brutus. In his speech, Antony says that “[Caesar] was [his] friend, faithful and just to [him]” (Shakespeare 3.2.94). Antony is trying to prove to the crowd that he knew Caesar better than Brutus. Antony is telling the people that he is more credible than Brutus because Caesar was his friend. In his speech Brutus says Caesar was ambitious but in his speech, Antony says “I thrice presented him a kingly crown, which he thrice refused” (Shakespeare 3.2.105). Antony is using logos to discredit what Brutus had said. Antony is showing the plebeians that Brutus was lying because if Caesar was so ambitious he would have taken the crown when he was offered

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