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Antony’s impassioned speech has had its desired effect upon his listeners: now, people in the crowd are weeping. Note the way the syntax of ‘I perceive’ and ‘you feel’, juxtaposed as they are, further bring Antony and his audience together as one: not just ‘I see that you are moved’ but ‘I perceive, just as you feel’.
Apr 21, 2018 · Today I’m going to do an analysis of one of the most famous speeches in all of Shakespeare: Antony’s Funeral Speech in Act III, Scene ii of Julius Caesar, commonly known as the “Friends, Romans, Countrymen” speech.
Mar 14, 2024 · This essay will delve into Antony's masterful manipulation of the Roman crowd, examining the techniques he employs to sway their sentiments and secure his own political agenda. By analyzing Antony's tactics and their impact on the audience, we can gain a deeper understanding of the power of persuasive speech and the complexities of public ...
Oct 4, 2024 · How does Antony's speech in Act 3 of Julius Caesar work the crowd into a frenzy? Antony is very clever and effective in how he manipulates the Roman citizenry in his...
Antony returns to the actual predicate of his statement with innocuous metrical regularity. The line is all but a throwaway; Antony doesn't want the crowd dwelling on the idea that he is speaking here by permission.
Act III, scene ii evidences the power of rhetoric and oratory: first Brutus speaks and then Antony, each with the aim of persuading the crowd to his side. We observe each speaker’s effect on the crowd and see the power that words can have—how they can stir emotion, alter opinion, and induce action.
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Antony tells Caesar not to worry, but Caesar replies that he prefers to avoid Cassius: Cassius reads too much and finds no enjoyment in plays or music—such men are never at ease while someone greater than themselves holds the reins of power.
