Julius Caesar

In Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, Decius Brutus and Mark Antony, both Roman Senators, characterize Julius Caesar, each using a different technique. Brutus attempts to sway the people. He justifies against Caesar by stating that Caesar's desires would have hurt Rome. However, in Antony's opinion, he focuses on Caesar's positive traits, and Brutus’ disproves justification for killing Caesar. Some Romans may know how Julius Caesar was murdered, but the Romans can’t decide who should replace Caesar, …

…of style of speech. Both try to appeal to the people, and both use repetition, but Brutus takes a defensive approach, leaving the people to their own conclusions. However, Antony takes a prosecuting approach against Brutus. Antony's examples give him an advantage over Brutus because he backs up statements while Brutus leaves his statements more open-ended. The people seem to find it easier to accept Antony, an more emotional speaker, than Brutus who appears forceful.