Julius Caesar Rhetorical Analysis

Betrayal is the action of betraying one’s country, a group, or a person; treachery. With that being stated, it could be known that people are not always who they say they are, or who they may choose to be. In this epic play written by Julius Caesar, it can be determined that the same people who may catch a bullet can be the same ones behind the trigger. Brutus and Antony played various roles in their speech, trying to convince their people that killing Julius Caesar may or may not have been the best ideal conclusion. As strong as both stories may appear to be, one has a considerable justification the other making that one more powerful. The fact that Cassius was plotting against Julius Caesar is the inevitable, given the circumstances. Brutus

in my eyes delivers a more convincing persuasion than Antony.
As much as Antony gives off a convincing argument, Brutus gives off a much better statement than no other.

Although, with both speeches saying different things they do also have many similarities. For example, in both speeches, they each ask rhetorical questions to the audience. Brutus says, “The question of his death is enrolled in the Capitol; his glory not extenuated wherin he was worthy.” (JC 3.2.21). Antony also asks the audience a rhetorical question, to determine his loyalty. “You all did love him once, not without cause: What cause withholds you then, to mourn for him?” ( JC 3.2.19) It explains the relationship each person had with Caesar. That is one thing that both people who played a role in Caesar's death have in

common.
Antony shows similar speech tactics, yet, there are still different factors that make one speech rise above the other. It has come to a consideration that Brutus has the better speech. Brutus seems to be overall a brilliant man who is easily influenced by evil men filled with loathing and jealousy. These contradicting traits of Brutus show us why the reader does not want to believe that Brutus is an antagonist in the poem. Brutus says, “Not that I love Caesar any less, but that I loved Rome more.”(J.C 4.3.3) Brutus broadly explained how his relationship with Caesar did not differ, but yet he still fell under the spell of the other Romans.
Marc Antony slowly but surely confirms who he is to the audience.

Although he was allowed to make a speech at Caesar's funeral, he can not speak ill about the conspirators, nor can he start any accusations.Thus, Brutus confirms this for the audience stating, “Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman? If any speak; for him have offended.”(J.C 4.3.6) Brutus deliberately tries to defend his point towards Antony. Antony’s speech also pointed out the type of relationship that he and Brutus share.

The relevancy shows out a lot more with Brutus speech because he uses reasoning for the reason he may have taken certain precautions retaining to Caesar's death. It shows because he instantly becomes defensive in protecting him a very ironic fashion. Brutus also used repetition to make his point know to the people in attendance.” Who is here so vile that will not leave his country? If any, speak; for him have not offended” (J.C 4.5.5) It has already been stated that Brutus defensive towards Caesar

ironically.
In this epic play written by Julius Caesar, it can be determined that the same people who may catch a bullet can be the same ones behind the trigger. Brutus and Antony played various roles in their speech, trying to convince their people that killing Julius Caesar may or may not have been the best ideal conclusion. Not to say that there was any exception for what Antony and Brutus may have caused for Caesar's life to be cut short. They both conducted and gave credibility to what they thought was best for Caesar in the end.