In the play Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare appeals to the audience by using ethos, pathos, and logos in the funeral speeches of Brutus and Antony to show their grief for Caesar and to persuade the people to believe why they killed Caesar. In Brutus’s speech, he said that he loved Caesar very much, but he loved Rome more, so for the good of the people he had to kill him. In Antony’s speech, he told the crowd that Caesar was not ambiguous, that Caesar loved them, and that Caesar loved Rome. Antony also said that Brutus, is not a honorable man. In the end, Antony’s speech was more effective because he spoke to the emotions of the people. While, Brutus’ speech was very short and to the point and spoke to the logic of the people in the crowd.
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For instance, he said, “Believe me for mine honor…” Brutus also told the crowd, “I have the same dagger for myself when it shall please my country to need my death.” This appeals to character by letting the people know that he is honorable and trustworthy. In Brutus's speech he appealed to the audience's logos by employing reason and logic to the crowd. For instance, Brutus said “Had you rather Caesar were living and all slaves than that Caesar were dead to live all free men?” He also told the people of Rome, “I have done no more to Caesar than you shall to do to Brutus.” This appeals to logic by showing them that while it seems harsh, it is better for Caesar to die rather them to be slaves. It is only fair that if he behaves the way Caesar did he would also be dead. Also, in his speech Brutus appeals to the audience’s pathos by making the people experience emotions of pity and sadness for Brutus. For instance, he said “Not that I loved Caesar less, but I loved Rome more.” Brutus also made that statement, “As Caesar loved me, I weep for him.” This appeals to emotion by showing his love for Caesar. The first quote shows his love from Rome, while the second quote shows his grief for Caesar’s death. In the end, Brutus used ethos to let the people of Rome know he is honorable, logos to convince the people that Caesar’s death is for the better, and pathos to show the people that he loves
For instance, he said, “Believe me for mine honor…” Brutus also told the crowd, “I have the same dagger for myself when it shall please my country to need my death.” This appeals to character by letting the people know that he is honorable and trustworthy. In Brutus's speech he appealed to the audience's logos by employing reason and logic to the crowd. For instance, Brutus said “Had you rather Caesar were living and all slaves than that Caesar were dead to live all free men?” He also told the people of Rome, “I have done no more to Caesar than you shall to do to Brutus.” This appeals to logic by showing them that while it seems harsh, it is better for Caesar to die rather them to be slaves. It is only fair that if he behaves the way Caesar did he would also be dead. Also, in his speech Brutus appeals to the audience’s pathos by making the people experience emotions of pity and sadness for Brutus. For instance, he said “Not that I loved Caesar less, but I loved Rome more.” Brutus also made that statement, “As Caesar loved me, I weep for him.” This appeals to emotion by showing his love for Caesar. The first quote shows his love from Rome, while the second quote shows his grief for Caesar’s death. In the end, Brutus used ethos to let the people of Rome know he is honorable, logos to convince the people that Caesar’s death is for the better, and pathos to show the people that he loves