In act 3 scene 2 of Julius Caesar, Brutus addresses the crowd regarding the assassination of Julius Caesar performed by a group of conspirators with himself included.When Brutus is done speaking to the citizens it is clear that most if not all, are on his side and believe that killing Caesar was necessary for Rome to prosper. Brutus exits, leaving Antony alone to say a few words about Caesar. It is what he says through an array of different techniques and devices, that convince the plebeians to rise against Brutus and the conspirators and take revenge of Caesar behalf. The very first technique used in Antony's speech is equalizing the relationship between himself and Rome’s citizens. He addresses the crowd has his friends and reminds them that they are all Romans who have the same ideals and beliefs. He wants the mod to see …show more content…
Someone who has come to honor and celebrate the life of Caesar. Immediately after this he tells the crowd he has not praise Caesar. This is important for him to address because the plebeians expect him to stand before them and eulogize Caesar as well as criticize Brutus for his actions. Instead he says that if indeed Caesar was as ambitious as he was said to be that he deserved what was coming to him. Antony starts off his speech by taking Brutus’ side. He calls all of the conspirators honorable men making it obvious his intentions are not to bash them. However, Antony seems to get lost in his speech and begins to recall memories and good deeds Caesar has done for himself and Rome. He points out Caesar was his friend and was faithful to him, speaks of how Caesar brang captives back to Rome that earned Rome great wealth, spoke of how Caesar had great sympathy towards the poor citizens of Rome and maybe the most effective example he pointed out that he offered Caesar the