1. Antony's Speech in "Caesar"
"He hath brought many captives home to Rome,Whose ransoms did the general coffers fill: /Did this in Caesar seem ambitious?... He also appeals to the crowd's patriotism: "O, what a fall there was, my countrymen!... ""(3.2.192-3) He makes it seem as though since Caesar was their leader, it would be unpatriotic of them to not mourn his falling, and to side with the conspirators. ... ""(3.2.199) What man, who truly loved Rome, could bring himself to slay her noble leader? ... Adding to this, he proves his cowardice by subtly convincing the people of Rome to seek justice rather than he him...
- Word Count: 970
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School