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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......

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