Marcus Brutus: Impactful Speech During The Death Of Julius Caesar

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Some Romans might have believed that Marcus Brutus had a more impactful speech during the death of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C.E. Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, created in 1599, explores ambition, betrayal, and political power in the events surrounding Caesar's 44 BCE assassination. The plot follows Cassius and Brutus' conspiracy, the aftermath, and the ensuing civil war. Key characters include Julius Caesar, Brutus, Cassius, Mark Antony, and Octavius Caesar. Famous quotes include "Et tu, Brute?" and Antony's "Friends, Romans, Countrymen" speech. Although Brutus speaks only the truth and facts expressing his true feelings, Antony delivers the more effective speech because he uses Ethos, Pathos, and Logos and he appeals more to the Roman