Julius Caesar Research Paper

Do actions always speak louder than words? For Mark Antony, words hold the power of life and death. Mark Antony was a character in Julius Caesar, written by William Shakespeare. Mark Antony was a Roman general and politician who helped rise Rome alongside Caesar. He was the one who influenced the people to get revenge for Caesar. He was a man of many words, and he was always charismatic, very persuasive, and one of the most loyal of people. Mark Antony had a certain charisma that made people pay attention. He knew exactly what to say to affect the people. This can be seen by one countryman’s response to his funeral speech.” We’ll hear him, we’ll follow him, we’ll die with him.” (Shakespeare 53) This shows how in a small amount of time he was able to influence

He knew they would quickly fall for him. One other countryman had spoken, “Most noble caser, we’ll revenge you.” (Shakespeare 54) Not only did his speech change their view on him, but also how they thought of Caesar. He showed them that Caesar was someone who cared and loved Rome. Being persuasive and changing people’s point of view came naturally to him. By his actions he shows that he knows what he is doing throughout his speech. Antony prompts the people with Caesar's will. “Here is the will of Caesar. To every Rome citizen he gives, to every man, seventy-five drachmas.” (Shakespeare 54) He knew that telling the people money was to be given to every Rome citizen he would get them to do whatever he wanted them to. Antony also wanted the people to see what had been done to Caesar. “Then let me ring about the curse, and let me show him that made the will.” (Shakespeare 51) He knew showing the people the wounds they would feel remorse for Caesar and now seeing it they want to revenge Caesar. Mark Antony did have a way with his words, but also the way his actions were