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How Does Brutus Justify His Actions

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Brutus's speech attempts to justify his actions of stabbing Caesar. He depends greatly on the persuasive appeal of ethics to defend himself and gain the support of the people. The main topic Brutus uses for killing Caesar is "not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more"(3.2.21-22). To others, Brutus is a very honorable man who puts his country before all else because that is what he believes is morally correct. In addition, Brutus pushes his beliefs onto the people by asking "Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman?"(3.2.31-32). Brutus thinks that Caesar was not fit to rule Rome because "as he was ambitious, I slew him"(3.2.27). On the other hand, Antony's speech works to disprove Brutus's claims and turn the people against
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