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                     Persuasive Techniques
     In Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, Decius Brutus and Mark Antony, both Roman Senators,
eulogize Julius Caesar, each using a different technique and approach. Brutus, in a somewhat
arrogant, to the point, eulogy, attempts to sway the people. He justifies conspiring against Caesar
by stating that Caesar's ambition would have hurt Rome. However, in Antony's eulogy, he focuses
on Caesar's positive traits, and cunningly disproves Brutus' justification for killing Caesar. The fickle
Romans waver between leaders, responding emotionally, rather than intellectually, to the orators.
     Brutus seeks to explain why he conspired against Caesar. He begins his speech with
"Romans, countrymen ...", appealing to their consciousness as citizens of Rome, who, he later
says, will benefit as freeman with Caesar's death (Brutus?s Speech Line 2). He utilizes ethos and
appeals to his character, as the people see him. He declares that he is an honorable man, and tells
them that he will let them judge the validity of his claims. That is, he will allow the truth to speak for
itself. This encourages the crowd to believe him, as an honorable man. He says that he wants them
to know the facts; "Censure me in your wisdom, and awake your senses that you may the better
judge" (Ln 5&6). Shar... [to view the full essay now, purchase below]

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