Pathos In Marc Antony's Speech

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Marc Antony uses pathos in his speech to turn the commoners on their opinion of Caesar’s murder as unadjusted. Antony wants pity for the loss of Caesar by telling the commoners of how Caesar loved his friend Brutus, who partook in his murder. This builds anger within the commoners, as they change their position on Brutus and the death of Caesar. Antony uses pathos by saying “How dearly Caesar loved him!"BRUTUS"But here's a parchment with the seal of Caesar.I found it in his closet. 'Tis his will. Let but the commons hear his testament-Which, pardon me, I do not mean to read-". Antony uses this to portray the betrayal of his best friend by saying how much Caesar cared for him. This paints Brutus as a monster who killed in cold blood. The commoners

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