what is the significance of Mark Antony speech
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Mark Antony is a clever statesman and a good friend
of Caesar. He is foresighted enough to judge that Brutus
is a famous public figure and has already won the approval
of the plebeians, instead of censure, after killing Caesar.
Now it is upto him to turn the tide, which threatens to
flow on the side of the conspirators.
Antony proves strong in all the ways while Brutus proves weak. His impulsive, improvisatory nature serves him perfectly to persuade the conspirators that he is on their side, thus gaining leniency. Throughout his speech, he keeps repeating, ‘Brutus is an honorable man.’ “I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him,” whereas he does just the opposite. He is able to persuade the plebeians of the conspirators’ injustice and gains mass support. He contradicts the charges of Brutus that Caesar was ambitious by pointing out that Caesar had refused the crown twice, had filled the coffers of Rome and wept for all Romans. Not too scrupulous to stoop to deceit and duplicity, as Brutus claims to be, Antony proves himself to be a consummate politician, using gestures and rhetoric to his advantage. He graphically displays all the stabs, Brutus and others have inflicted on Caesar’s body and uses Caesar’s body to exploit the plebeians emotionally. He responds to subtle cues, tailors his words very deftly and uses the most appropriate actions to incite the people. He deliberately thrusts the words ‘mutiny’ and ‘riot’ at them and gets the desired results. Unlike Brutus, who prides himself on solely acting with respect to virtue and blinding himself to his personal concerns. Antony never separates his private affairs from his public actions. So Antony’s eulogy at Caesar’s funeral is a master-stoke, and the mention of Caesar’s will that leaves money and his property for all Romans, acts as the final nail in the coffin of the conspirators. So Antony’s speech is a combination of wit, irony, sarcasm, pathos and satire.
Antony proves strong in all the ways while Brutus proves weak. His impulsive, improvisatory nature serves him perfectly to persuade the conspirators that he is on their side, thus gaining leniency. Throughout his speech, he keeps repeating, ‘Brutus is an honorable man.’ “I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him,” whereas he does just the opposite. He is able to persuade the plebeians of the conspirators’ injustice and gains mass support. He contradicts the charges of Brutus that Caesar was ambitious by pointing out that Caesar had refused the crown twice, had filled the coffers of Rome and wept for all Romans. Not too scrupulous to stoop to deceit and duplicity, as Brutus claims to be, Antony proves himself to be a consummate politician, using gestures and rhetoric to his advantage. He graphically displays all the stabs, Brutus and others have inflicted on Caesar’s body and uses Caesar’s body to exploit the plebeians emotionally. He responds to subtle cues, tailors his words very deftly and uses the most appropriate actions to incite the people. He deliberately thrusts the words ‘mutiny’ and ‘riot’ at them and gets the desired results. Unlike Brutus, who prides himself on solely acting with respect to virtue and blinding himself to his personal concerns. Antony never separates his private affairs from his public actions. So Antony’s eulogy at Caesar’s funeral is a master-stoke, and the mention of Caesar’s will that leaves money and his property for all Romans, acts as the final nail in the coffin of the conspirators. So Antony’s speech is a combination of wit, irony, sarcasm, pathos and satire.
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"Friends, Romans, Counteymen, lend me your ears."
So begins the infamous speech Antony gives at the pulpits, that ultimately sways the Romans to go to war against the conspirators, mainly Brutus and Cassius. In terms of the whole play, from a script analysis point of view, that's Antony's significance. He appeals to the crowds of Romans by speaking of Caesar's virtues, and leads a battle that's ultimately successful, as he is able to defeat Brutus and Cassius.
Antony also represents loyalty, and is then a foil to the main character, Brutus. Brutus betrays Caesar, his friend, and suffers the consequences. Antony is loyal, and is rewarded. (He also wages war for political advancement, but by not betraying Caesar, his friend, and staying loyal to him, it provides the dramatic foil needed when looking at the other conspirators. Hope it Helps
So begins the infamous speech Antony gives at the pulpits, that ultimately sways the Romans to go to war against the conspirators, mainly Brutus and Cassius. In terms of the whole play, from a script analysis point of view, that's Antony's significance. He appeals to the crowds of Romans by speaking of Caesar's virtues, and leads a battle that's ultimately successful, as he is able to defeat Brutus and Cassius.
Antony also represents loyalty, and is then a foil to the main character, Brutus. Brutus betrays Caesar, his friend, and suffers the consequences. Antony is loyal, and is rewarded. (He also wages war for political advancement, but by not betraying Caesar, his friend, and staying loyal to him, it provides the dramatic foil needed when looking at the other conspirators. Hope it Helps
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