Cassius Use Of Ethos In Julius Caesar By William Shakespeare

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In Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, Cassius uses ethos and pathos in order to persuade Brutus into overthrowing Caesar so that they will not have to live under a cruel dictator in the future. While Caesar is being offered the crown; Cassius is convincing Brutus to overthrow Caesar. Cassius uses ethos and his reliability to help persuade Brutus into getting rid of Caesar. Cassius states, “So well as by reflection, I, your glass, / Will modestly discover to yourself / That of yourself which you yet know not of.” (JK 1.2.73-76). You are not truly ever to understand or know yourself, but those around you can help you to understand yourself. Cassius is a person that should be trusted and uses this against Brutus when trying to explain to him