Question

Antony employs a number of devices to produce the desired effect on the mob. These devices may be described as rhetorical devices. He first speaks in such a manner that it seems to the mob that he is in full agreement with Brutus about Caesar. Then step by step he moves away from Brutus’ position, depicting Brutus as a villain and Caesar as a wronged man. Copy and complete the following table by showing how Antony builds the argument in Caesar’s favour.
Antony’s words Argument
1. I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him. - Does not wish to eulogise Caesar
2. The noble Brutus Hath told you Caesar was ambitious: If it were so, it was a grievous fault, And grievously hath Caesar answered it. - Seemingly agrees with Brutus.

Answer 1

ANSWER :

•For Brutus is an honorable man- so are they all ,all honorable man

Argument : Speaks about Brutus in a sarcastic manner.

•He hath brought many captives home to Rome whose ransoms did the general coffers fill.

Argument: instigates the mob

•You all did see that on the Lupercalia. I thrice presented him a kingly Crown which he did thrice refuse, was this ambition?

Argument : convinces people with examples.

•What cause withholds you then, to mourn for him O judgement! thou art fled to brutish beasts. And men have lost their reason. Bear with me.

Argument : cleverly asks for forgiveness from the people.

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