In Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," Antony's speech is more effective than Brutus's due to his masterful use of rhetoric and emotional appeal. While Brutus attempts to justify the assassination with rational arguments about the danger Caesar posed to Rome, Antony skillfully stirs the emotions of the crowd. He repeatedly refers to Brutus as an "honorable man," which gradually undermines Brutus’s credibility through irony as he juxtaposes this with poignant examples of Caesar’s generosity and support for the people. Additionally, Antony's display of Caesar's will, revealing bequests to the citizens, further incites their emotional connection to Caesar and outrage toward the conspirators. By the end of his speech, Antony has effectively transformed public opinion and incited the crowd to revolt, showcasing the power of emotional manipulation over rational discourse.
In the play "Julius Caesar" by Willam Shakespeare, why is Anotnys speech more effective than brutus's? Write a 5-7 sentence response.
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