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Brutus Speech In Julius Caesar Essay

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In the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, Brutus has been manipulated into believing that Caesar must be taken down. Brutus and the conspirators come up with a plan and eventually execute Caesar. Antony pretends to not be angry, so that he will be allowed to speak at Caesar’s funeral. In Antony and Brutus’s discreet fight of rhetoric, Antony is declared victorious. While Brutus’s speech was satisfactory, in no way can it be compared to Antony’s. Brutus seems to just be trying to justify his actions by stating that “I have the same dagger for myself,” meaning if he is incorrect he will pay. This statement from Julius Caesar explains why Brutus’ proclamation does not make him a strong leader. “It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.” It is easier to die than to face the consequences of what he has done. Brutus seems to be attempting to manipulate the audience into believing he did the “honorable” thing. He tells the audience if they think Caesar should have lived then they do not sincerely love their country. Antony is the indisputable champion for his use …show more content…

Brutus had been convinced that he was the only one who could help Rome. To a certain extent it’s understood it was not all Brutus’s fault, but he was the one who allowed himself to be manipulated, he allowed his status to be used by deceptive Cassius to gain influence. Antony pretends he is only grieving and has no other motives for speaking at the funeral. The director Jean Renoir once asked “Is it possible to succeed without any act of betrayal?” but what kind of success devastates everyone around you? Antony perhaps does not understand why Brutus felt he needed to kill Caesar, but Antony knows that Brutus has betrayed Caesars trust and respect. False fear of what might happen, can cause a person to make a decision without fully understanding the

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