In the play of Julius Caesar manipulation and the power of language is shown through three main characters: Mark Antony, Caius Cassius, and Marcus Brutus. Manipulation and the power of language has affected humans from the beginning of time. It all began when the devil manipulated Eve into eating the forbidden fruit, using nothing but language. From then forward, manipulation has evolved drastically. In Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar, manipulation and the power of language shapes the entire play. The impact manipulation has on the characters, influences many of the life changing decisions the characters have to make in the play. Caius Cassius is one the most devious and manipulating characters in Julius Caesar. He totally changed Brutus’
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Mark Antony first manipulated Brutus. He manipulated Brutus and the other conspirators into thinking that he was on their side after Caesar was assassinated. He told his servant to say “Brutus is noble,wise,valiant,and honest”. (Act 3 - Scene 1 line: 1340) “Say I love Brutus and I honour him” (Act 3 - Scene 1 line: 1345). He also said “ Friends I am with you all and love you all”. (Act 3 - Scene 1 line: 1440) By manipulating all of the conspirators into thinking he was on their side allowed Mark Antony was able to speak to the Plebeians about how he truly felt about Caesar. After manipulating the conspirators Mark Antony was able to speak to the people. While speaking to the people he manipulated them into turning against Brutus and the other conspirators. He said “Look you here, there is himself, marred, as you see, with traitors” (Act 3 - Scene 2 line: 1740). Here Mark Antony clearly states to the people that those who killed Caesar were traitors. He then later says “There were an would ruffle up your spirits and put a tongue in every would of Caesar that should've the stones of Rome to rise and Mutiny” (Act 3 - Scene 2 line:1770) After saying this the crowd suggests that they will mutiny and burn down Brutus’ house. This shows that Antony is very manipulative and that he can change the way people feel about someone using only his …show more content…
One of Brutus’ first manipulations is on Portia, his wife. Brutus’ wife is worried about him and starts questioning him. Brutus knows that Portia might know about the assassination and must manipulate Portia to think otherwise. He says to Portia “I am well in health, and that is all” (Act 2 - Scene 1 line : 880). He later says “you are my true and honourable wife, as dear to me as are the ruddy drops that visit my sad heart” (Act 2 - Scene 1 line: 915). When Brutus manipulates Portia he uses a very subtle technique. After using multiple short but very meaning full sentences towards her, he eventually gets Portia to stop thinking of the event. Brutus’ second use of manipulation is on the people, while he gives his speech after Caesar’s death. After Brutus assassinated Caesar the people are very confused and hectic about the situation. Brutus must manipulate the people to make them calm down and believe that the death of Caesar was a good thing. Brutus says to the people “Had you rather Caesar were to live and die all slaves, then that caesar were dead and die all free men?” (Act 3 - Scene 2 line: 1555) When manipulating the people Brutus uses many effective rhetorical devices. He uses Rhetorical questioning, when he asked very meaningful questions to the people he got them thinking about if Caesar was actual a good leader. He also uses repetition. He repeats
Mark Antony first manipulated Brutus. He manipulated Brutus and the other conspirators into thinking that he was on their side after Caesar was assassinated. He told his servant to say “Brutus is noble,wise,valiant,and honest”. (Act 3 - Scene 1 line: 1340) “Say I love Brutus and I honour him” (Act 3 - Scene 1 line: 1345). He also said “ Friends I am with you all and love you all”. (Act 3 - Scene 1 line: 1440) By manipulating all of the conspirators into thinking he was on their side allowed Mark Antony was able to speak to the Plebeians about how he truly felt about Caesar. After manipulating the conspirators Mark Antony was able to speak to the people. While speaking to the people he manipulated them into turning against Brutus and the other conspirators. He said “Look you here, there is himself, marred, as you see, with traitors” (Act 3 - Scene 2 line: 1740). Here Mark Antony clearly states to the people that those who killed Caesar were traitors. He then later says “There were an would ruffle up your spirits and put a tongue in every would of Caesar that should've the stones of Rome to rise and Mutiny” (Act 3 - Scene 2 line:1770) After saying this the crowd suggests that they will mutiny and burn down Brutus’ house. This shows that Antony is very manipulative and that he can change the way people feel about someone using only his …show more content…
One of Brutus’ first manipulations is on Portia, his wife. Brutus’ wife is worried about him and starts questioning him. Brutus knows that Portia might know about the assassination and must manipulate Portia to think otherwise. He says to Portia “I am well in health, and that is all” (Act 2 - Scene 1 line : 880). He later says “you are my true and honourable wife, as dear to me as are the ruddy drops that visit my sad heart” (Act 2 - Scene 1 line: 915). When Brutus manipulates Portia he uses a very subtle technique. After using multiple short but very meaning full sentences towards her, he eventually gets Portia to stop thinking of the event. Brutus’ second use of manipulation is on the people, while he gives his speech after Caesar’s death. After Brutus assassinated Caesar the people are very confused and hectic about the situation. Brutus must manipulate the people to make them calm down and believe that the death of Caesar was a good thing. Brutus says to the people “Had you rather Caesar were to live and die all slaves, then that caesar were dead and die all free men?” (Act 3 - Scene 2 line: 1555) When manipulating the people Brutus uses many effective rhetorical devices. He uses Rhetorical questioning, when he asked very meaningful questions to the people he got them thinking about if Caesar was actual a good leader. He also uses repetition. He repeats