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How Does Antony Use Ethos In Julius Caesar

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In William Shakespeare's tragedy play Julius Caesar, Brutus and Antony use different tactics to persuade the crowd that Caesar's death was an injustice to the people of Rome. Both speakers give examples of ethos, pathos, and logos, but it is obvious that Antony has the more persuasive argument. Brutus' use of ethos involves him convincing the crowd that Caesar’s death was a justice to the people of Rome. He addresses the crowd as if he is famous, "Believe me on my honor and keep my honor in mind …” states Brutus (III: ii: 14-15). With this he is implying that the people should know of him and recognize him as the honorable man that he is. He hopes by saying this the people will more easily believe him. Antony uses ethos to convince the crowd that Caesar's death was in vain, and he does this by reminding the people of the many good deeds of Caesar. Antony proclaims, "He hath brought many captives home to Rome whose ransoms did the general coffers fill." (III: ii: 86-87). …show more content…

He states, "...not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more." (III: II: 20-21). In this Brutus is saying he will die for Rome and its' people if need be. Therefore he makes the crowd feel as if they are loved and cared for. He implies that everything he has done was for the good of Rome and he would do it to himself if needed. Antony uses pathos to persuade the people by questioning their love for Caesar and also making them feel sorry for him. Antony says, "My heart is in the coffin there with Caesar, and I must pause till it come back to me." (III: ii: 104-105). In this Antony is saying that he knows that they loved Caesar but why not mourn his death and why settle for it. He reminds them of the reasons that they originally loved him for, and was able to make them feel pity for Caesar, which is more

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