From Ancient Literature to modern day writings, Aristotle's rhetoric had influenced authors to induce by appealing to a reason or an understanding. One of the famous writings, well-known for its significant use of ethical, logical and emotional appeals was William Shakespeare's, Julius Caesar. In other words, one of the main characters, Mark Antony relies upon Aristotle’s rhetorical strategies - ethos, pathos, and logos - within William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar to persuade the Plebeians to revolt against the murderers of Caesar and start a civil war in Rome.
Firstly, Mark Antony uses ethical appeals to establish his authority as an honorable individual among the Plebeians. For instance, Antony states “Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears.”(121) Here, Antony is creating credibility by stating himself as a common citizen of Rome. Additionally, Antony establishes the Romans with honorable positions to gain their trust for the purpose of his speech. Moreover, Antony states “He was my friend, faithful and just to me.”(123) In this quote, Antony is explaining the Plebeians about his role …show more content…
For example, Anthony states “I thrice presented him a kingly crown which he did thrice refuse. Was this ambition?” Here, Antony is using rhetorical question to emphasize Caesar’s selfless nature as Caesar rejected the crown thrice. Furthermore, Antony states “He hath brought many captives home to Rome whose Ransoms did the general coffers fill.” (123) Here, Antony is trying to persuade the Plebeians by describing the reasons why Caesar was not ambitious. Mark Antony also states “To every Roman citizen he gives, to every several man, seventy five drachmas.”(133) In this quote, Antony restates Caesar’s selfless character as Caesar left money and land to the people of Rome. Consequently, Mark Anthony convinces the Romans that Caesar was not ambitious through the use of logical
Firstly, Mark Antony uses ethical appeals to establish his authority as an honorable individual among the Plebeians. For instance, Antony states “Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears.”(121) Here, Antony is creating credibility by stating himself as a common citizen of Rome. Additionally, Antony establishes the Romans with honorable positions to gain their trust for the purpose of his speech. Moreover, Antony states “He was my friend, faithful and just to me.”(123) In this quote, Antony is explaining the Plebeians about his role …show more content…
For example, Anthony states “I thrice presented him a kingly crown which he did thrice refuse. Was this ambition?” Here, Antony is using rhetorical question to emphasize Caesar’s selfless nature as Caesar rejected the crown thrice. Furthermore, Antony states “He hath brought many captives home to Rome whose Ransoms did the general coffers fill.” (123) Here, Antony is trying to persuade the Plebeians by describing the reasons why Caesar was not ambitious. Mark Antony also states “To every Roman citizen he gives, to every several man, seventy five drachmas.”(133) In this quote, Antony restates Caesar’s selfless character as Caesar left money and land to the people of Rome. Consequently, Mark Anthony convinces the Romans that Caesar was not ambitious through the use of logical