In the, play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, we will talk about manipulation, manipulation can be defined as the action of manipulating someone in a clever or unscrupulous way. We will elaborate on the following people Anthony, Cassius, and Caesar. Firstly, Anthony, is probably the best manipulator at that time because there were many times he manipulated the Roman citizens with his clever talk, when he was allowed to talk at Caesar's funeral when he was saying the Brutus was an honorable man but his mean was way different also when he manipulated the citizen by making a fake will of Caesar so persuade the people, here are some evidence of him manipulating and persuading the Roman people “i only speak right on. I tell you thas which you yourselves do know” act 3 scene 2 line 220-21, “That Anthony speaks in his funeral. Know you how much the people may be mov’d by that which he will utter” act 3 scene 1 line 232-35, and “o, pardon me, thou bleeding piece of earth, that I am meek and gentle with these butchers” act 3 scene 1 line 254-55 these evidence prove that Anthony did manipulated …show more content…
Here are some evidence “ I am glad that may weak words have struck but thus much show of fire from brutus.” act 1 scene 2 line 176-77, “take this paper and look you lay it in the praetor's chair, where brutus may but find it; and throw this in at his window.” act 1 scene 3 line 141-45, and “we’ll leave you, brutus, and, friends, disperse yourself but all remember what you have said and show yourself true romen" act 2 scene 1 line
To start off, for Mark Antony to fully manipulate the audience into supporting Caesar, he must first be able to connect with his audience. Antony does exactly
Anthony uses facts and evidence in his speech to back up his claim and prove that Caesar should not have been killed and is therefore innocent. Anthony brings up logical reasoning when asking the audience if Caesars actions seem “ambitious” and claiming that men have turned into “brutish beasts and have lost their reason” (3.2.99-114). When Anthony questions the audience he makes them question if Caesar should have really been killed. The word “beast” has the connotation to relate the citizens to a cruel unhuman creature or monster that are not capable of reasoning. Anthony also proves the audience that Caesar was clearly not ambitious when Caesar “Thrice refuse[d]” his crown (3.2.106).
Every person has their own individual beliefs and values that they live by. There is a line that one believes they will never cross. However, people can also be easily persuaded to abandon these values if the reasoning is fair enough. This is human nature. To manipulate someone is to use or change them for a specific purpose. In Shakespeare's play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, he illustrates how easily people can change their minds through manipulation. He conveys how people can be manipulated, how they manipulate themselves, and how they manipulate others.
From Act 1 scenes 2 and 3 we learn most about the character of Brutus
Brutus is shown as being easily manipulated in the play. This trait is shown a few times in the play. At the beginning, Brutus is tricked by Cassius into believing that killing Julius Caesar would be for the better of Rome (1, 2, ll. 32-321). Cassius is able to deviously influence Brutus into thinking that Caesar is no different from Brutus. He says, “Brutus and Caesar: what should be in that Caesar?/ Why should that name be sounded more than yours?” (1, 2, ll. 142-143) Cassius also uses many other examples to manipulate Brutus. Later on, when the conspirators gather at Brutus’ home, Brutus believes that the other conspirators are killing Caesar for the good of Rome as well (2, 1, ll.114-116). After Brutus and the conspirators have killed Caesar, Mark Antony masks his anger ...
Manipulation is a very powerful word. People use this tactic everyday to get what they want in life. By deceiving people or tricking them into seeing a certain point of view, people gain power. To skillfully use the power of manipulation a person must use another person's weaknesses. By using a person's emotions against them, they can be manipulated with ease. In Shakespeare's Othello, the character of Iago uses these tactics almost to perfection to achieve his goals.
William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is a tragic drama, set in Ancient Rome about the horrendous death of Julius Caesar. Brutus, leader of the conspiracy against Caesar, begins as Caesar’s friend. Cassius, instigator of the conspirator, manipulates Brutus into killing Caesar. Brutus agrees to this plan because of his plans for Rome. The bond between these two connects when Brutus agrees to Cassius about killing Caesar for the best of Rome. Cassius, very power hungry, comes up with a plan that will succeed in both of them killing Caesar. They both rely on each other because they want the power that Caesar has been requested to make the best of Rome. This dream of making Rome better was manipulated by Cassius to Brutus. However,
(877) in order to make the crowd feel complete and utter guilt for their betrayal and anger towards the conspirators who killed their beloved idol. Brutus and Antony’s use of Ethos, Logos, and Pathos throughout the novel are just examples of the everyday persuasion used around us daily, when reading the play it does look like one giant competition to see who is the most persuasive and influential character. Even in today’s economy, companies have to compete for the attention of consumers’ worldwide and politicians who argue their beliefs and views to millions of voters in order to get what they want, because the art of persuasion is just one big game. Works Cited Shakespeare, William. The.
In William Shakespeare's play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, two speeches are given to the people of Rome about Caesar's death. In Act 3, Scene 2 of this play Brutus and Antony both try to sway the minds of the Romans toward their views. Brutus tried to make the people believe he killed Caesar for a noble cause. Antony tried to persuade the people that the conspirators committed an act of brutality toward Caesar and were traitors. The effectiveness and ineffectiveness of both Antony's and Brutus's speech to the people are conveyed through tone and rhetorical devices.
In William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, Mark Antony—a loyal friend to Julius Caesar, the former emperor of Rome—gives a speech to the Roman commoners in order to persuade them to turn against Brutus, for Brutus and the conspirators had slain Caesar. Antony’s uses rough and sharp diction, a scornful tone, and honest anecdotes in order to achieve his purpose of manipulating the common people to take his side.
Cassius is the greatest manipulator in the play, Julius Caesar. Cassius, an envious and ambitious man, believed that the ruler of Rome, Julius Caesar, had too much power over the senate and the people. To put an end to what he considered to be conspiracy, he fabricated a plan to eradicate Caesar for the sake of Rome. Cassius uses manipulation as his weapon of attack using Brutus as the target. Cassius succeeds in persuading Brutus, one of Caesar’s good friends, to join their plot. Cassius uses flattery, self-gain, and the people of Rome to manipulate Brutus into his likings.
Manipulation at the Funeral One of the most obvious scenes of manipulation in the acts that we read was in the Funeral scene. On both Anthony and Brutus’ parts. Their manipulation was not just that of the people of Rome and each other but of the people reading the words or watching the play also. It was the one part that made me think the most in all of what we
By manipulating Brutus into thinking the people have a certain view of Caesar, Cassius is able to convince him to do what he did not consider as an option earlier. If it had not been for Cassius leading him with the words of the Romans, Brutus may never have approved of Caesar’s death or joined the conspirators, as they wanted him to. transition. Antony’s successful rebellion is a product of manipulation. He is able to turn a large crowd that was opposing him and bend them to his will.
Brutus’ leadership and compassion for others make him a popular figure amongst the Roman people, and it is his reputation that establishes him as an influential individual. For example, despite the fact that Brutus loves Caesar like a brother, he warily joins the conspiracy to assassinate him. He does this because he believes that Caesar’s ambition would become tyranny and that Caesar’s death is a necessary evil in order to preserve the liberties of the Roman people. In his own words Brutus claims, “It must be by his death; and for my part, I know no personal cause to spurn at him, but for the general.”(Act 2, Scene 1, Page 1116). In addition, Brutus takes the reins of authority from Cassius and becomes the leader of the conspiracy. He gains this prerogative because of his convincing tongue and powerful influence. His leadership is evidenced when he begins to challenge Cassius’ ideas. When Cassius asks the conspirators to “swear our resolution”(Act 2...
Antony’s goal was to persuade the crowd of plebeians that the conspirators acted impetuously and Caesar did not need to be killed. He uses many rhetorical devices to strengthen his speech and gain the support of the crowd. From rhetorical questions to the use of pathos, Antony masters the art of persuasion. His speech moves the crowd from believing Brutus’ reasoning for killing Caesar, to understanding that Caesar did not have to die.