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The Funeral Speeches In The Tragedy Of Julius Caesar

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I loved reading the play "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar" it was full of DRAMA. It was about friendship,loyalty, and betrayal that got the whole play going. Caesar was assassinated by his good friend Brutus; therefore that was betrayal of a friend. The reason Brutus and some fellow people killed him was because they believed that he was going to be a tryant, which was a person that takes control of everything, and would not want to share power. Each Person in the crime to kill Caesar stabbed him in the chest; therefore killing him. Brutus did not consider that Cassius the one the decieved him would want to come in power.

When Caesar died Mark Anthony and Brutus each gave a speech about Julius Caesar. The difference between the funeral speeches for Julius Caesar is that Brutus added point and rational speech, while Mark Antony puts sentiment in his speech. But first lets talk about Brutus and what his speech was about. Brutus is a shy person, he is …show more content…

Believe me for mine honor, and have respect to mine honor, that you may believe. Censure me in your wisdom, and awake your senses, that you may the better judge." Here in this part of the speech he keeps using the word "Mine" and he never once metions about the other people involved in the crime of Julius Caesar. Brutus is a sensible man and trust that other men can be induce by reason. He is troubled to justify himself.

Now lets talk about Mark Anthony, he puts a lot of emotion into his speech. His character trait is that he is lead by his affections. He awaits other men to be guided by their emotions too; and in this he shows a much better understanding of people than Brutus. Antony appeals to the citizens ' feelings right from the beginning. He does this simply, because he really does have strong feelings about the death of his friend Julius Caesar. He loved Caesar, he hates the conspirators, he wants

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