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Why is Antony’s speech more effective than that of Brutus ? |
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Answer» Brutus’ speech is abstract and philosophical whereas, Antony’s speech is more effective as he appeals to the basic instincts of the common men. These people have assembled in the form of a mob. As Antony is a good speaker, he very cleverly directs his speech towards Caesar’s greatness as a human being using verses and employing all the tricks of rhetoric. He moves, step by step, wins the sympathy of the audience. He comes down the pulpit and stands among the common people, bares Caesar’s wounds and makes them speak for him. Hence, he is able to arouse their basic instinct of revenge against the conspirators by telling them about Caesar’s will, that Caesar has left his everything to them. And the conspirators call him ambitious. |
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