Mark Antony

Following Julius Caesar’s assassination in 44 B.C.E., Mark Antony assumed his position of authority in the state of Rome. However, in the same year Gaius Octavius, the chosen heir and grandnephew of Caesar, complicated Antony’s plan to obtain and hold the power in Rome. Gaius Octavius, or Octavian, came to Rome after hearing the news of Caesar’s death, as he was left an inheritance from Caesar and came to receive it. Competition with Antony for the rule of Rome, caused him to make unjust and…

Caesar were living and die all slaves,". I think his speech was to make the people believe that killing Caesar was the right thing to do and by saying how much he loved Caesar would make the people think that it was the right thing to do. When Mark Antony gave his speech you could tell he was very upset when the plebeians started commenting on how red his eyes were, he convinced the people that what Brutus did was wrong while at the same time seeming like he was okay with it. Brutus's speech…

allies flocked Octavian in hopes he would reunite the Roman troops against Julius Caesar’s rival Mark Antony but…

In Julius Caesar after Caesar is killed by the conspirators, there is a gathering. During this gathering, Brutus and Mark Antony both give speeches on behalf of their belief of whether Caesar should have been killed or not. Based on the arguments presented by Brutus and Mark Antony, it is clear that Antony’s speech was more convincing. Though Antony did have a better speech overall, Brutus’ ethos argument was stronger. At the beginning of his speech he states, “Believe me for mine honor, and…

two speeches regarding the same topic that are presented to the public. Both Mark Antony and Brutus delivered speeches after the death of Julius Caesar, consisting of their opinion and explanation of what has happened and why, for the needs of the Roman people. Both of the speeches have a very distinct and different purpose, and appealed to different mental senses of the crowd (Ethos, Logos, and Pathos). As Mark Antony 's words were favored and followed, riots broke out and Rome was…

Julius Caesar lived long ago but was able to make his mark in history because of the writings of Plutarch and Shakespeare. Plutarch wrote about Caesar using knowledge passed down from past generations, strictly stating what he knew to be the facts. He did not write it as a story to entertain people, rather to inform them on the great Julius Caesar. Shakespeare, on the other hand, wrote his plays to entertain people. Shakespeare based his play off of Plutarch writing while adding his own touch to…

Caesar’s funeral was not typical. Immediately after Mark Antony’s speech, the citizens tears turned into turmoil. The day of madness arrived when Mark Antony pounded the hearts of the Romans with regret. Mark Antony is not a responsible speaker because he misuses the three means of persuasion: ethos, pathos and logos. Antony managed to master the use of emotion, subtlety and logic. By deceiving, misleading and manipulating his audience, Mark Antony successfully accomplishes convincing the…

4-6). Cleopatra queen of Egypt knew that her beauty and charm were dangerous weapons that no man, emperor or general could resist. And due to her hunger for power, Cleopatra manipulated two of Rome's most influential leaders, Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. A manipulation in which ultimately lead to their demise. Being born into a powerful family that later diminished due her influence. She used the power of seduction to persuade Roman leaders to seal her power and throne in Egypt. However, these…

assassinated by the people he thought of as his friends. Marcus Brutus, was one of the conspirators of Caesar’s death, despite being his best friend. Mark Antony, Caesar’s companion, seeks revenge and plots Brutus’ and Cassius’, another conspirator, demise. At the end of the play, Brutus and Cassius commit suicide as they lost the war against Octavius and Antony. In the play, there are different themes, interesting characters, and an excellent use of rhetorical devices. There are multiple themes…

Caesar and Marc Antony, resulting in her being the most famous woman of classical antiquity. This eventually effectuated to her downfall as it is said that her beauty was what captivated Caesar and Antony. Foreign/Political Struggles - (Explain the Foreign/Political struggles that were present during Cleopatra’s youth): The Romans had political and economic dealings…