Comparing Brutus And Mark Antony's Speeches

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In The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Brutus and Mark Antony both deliver powerful speeches when Caesar dies. Both speeches not only effect the present, but also the future. their deaths can be traced back to their speeches. In Antony's speech he asks if he is able to carry Caesars coffin. Brutus's speech is very quick and to the point. Everybody agrees with Brutus and they cheer. Both speeches reveal a lot about their personality's.

In Brutus's speech he appeals to reason and logic. Brutus is a solitary philosopher, and introvert. when he delivers his speech he is real and is himself rather than put on a mask and pretend and be fake. He explains his reasons for killing Caesar. Brutus believes that other people can be persuaded by reason. His speech

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