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The Controversy Of Brutus's Soliloquies In Julius Caesar

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Act II Scene 1 Julius Caesar Brutus’s Soliloquy Analysis In William Shakespeare's drama, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Brutus contemplates the idea of betraying and killing his good friend, Julius Caesar in attempt to help the city of Rome. Shakespeare's writing and the use of both appeals and fallacies in Brutus’ soliloquy show the difficulty of the decision Brutus has to make. In his soliloquy, Brutus to help himself come to a decision, uses slippery slope to depict what could happen if Caesar gains the crown. Brutus also uses an example of oxymoron in his soliloquy, stating “the abuse of greatness” which describes Caesar's true character and what danger he could do to Rome if he obtains the crown. Shakespeare's writing in Brutus’ soliloquy
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