Speeches are what defines a leader. Wars are fought over them, rebellions are incited because of them, and communities are brought together over them. In Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, Brutus and Mark Antony test their debate prowess in an attempt to win over their audience. While their tactics show some fleeting similarities, each relies on their own style and methods. Ultimately, Mark Antony shows his superiority with speech and alters the plot in his favor. What few similarities lie between the two speeches can be attributed to the core of what makes debate debate. For example, both characters are able to invoke a strong reaction in the crowd. After Brutus's speech, commoners are shouting to "Let him be Caesar!" (3.2) and to "Give him