How Does Marc Anthony Use Ethos In Julius Caesar

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In Act 3, Scene 1 of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, Brutus and Marc Anthony both deliver effective speeches to the plebians of Rome. Prior to their speeches, the assassination of Julius Caesar had led the capital of Rome into a situation of chaos and confusion. Pressured into conveying a message to the public, Brutus gives an honorable and noble speech as to why the conspirators carried out the mission of killing Caesar. By effectively using all three rhetorical appeals, Brutus manages to sway the audience in his favor momentarily. However, as Brutus allowed Marc Anthony to speak at Caesar’s funeral, it would prove to be his most grievous mistake. While Brutus delivers a powerful and moving speech, Marc Anthony uses excessive methods of pathos