Juxtaposition In Julius Caesar

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In the drama, Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare, the juxtaposition of Antony and Brutus' humanity is best seen in their eulogies through their reasonings, the crowd's response, and their manner of speaking. Brutus, as an orator, argued with logic rather than emotion; Antony proved his point of view with emotion. Although Brutus expresses his love for Caesar, he logically argues that "as he[Caesar] was ambitious, I slew him" (3.2.1505). Brutus uses his logos to justify his actions, making him seem like a strong, level headed leader. Antony, however, argues with pathos and uses anecdotal evidence to support his claim. Even though he uses some logos to explain his position, he more often tries to evoke emotion in the plebeians. He explains

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