Cassius wants to oust Caesar because he holds a grudge against him.. Cassius and Caesar went into the Tiber River when it was storming and they were fighting the current but Cassius had to carry Caesar out of the water because he almost drowned. Cassius feels like Caesar is given too much power or recognition even though Cassius had to pull "the great Caesar" out of the water. Cassius is trying to manipulate Caesars friend Brutus into thinking that Brutus himself should take the crown.. So jealousy is motivating Brutus at this point.
One of the main ways rhetoric is used is between Brutus and Cassius. Brutus and Cassius never can agree on anything in plotting out Caesar's death. The two are always butting heads on ideas and their own personal opinion.
Question 1: In Julius Caesar, Cassius has a single motivation to oust Caesar. He wants to have power. Not necessarily Caesar's power, but more than he currently has. As told by Caesar, Cassius is a power-hungry man that can "never be at heart's ease Whiles they behold a greater then themselves." It also appears, through Cassius's actions and words, that he does not care for the welfare of the people and is not overthrowing Caesar to help them. He is not above using the common people to get his way (ex. the fake letters). Brutus has a different motivation to kill Caesar. Brutus wants to kill Caesar because he has been convinced that it is for the common welfare and that Caesar will rise to too much power and be a tyrant. As we have seen, Brutus seems to care deeply about the people and wants to provide them with a good government. He also expresses that having Caesar as a king would lead to the disintegration of the Senate and all the power would be given to Caesar. This can be seen first when Cassius convinces Brutus to oust Caesar. Cassius only explains how Caesar as a strong ruler would hurt the public and the Senate. It can also be seen in Act II Scene I. Brutus gives a speech that clearly says that Brutus is not mad at Caesar, but believes that killing him would be best for the general welfare. He explains that Caesar will grow too powerful and will destroy the Senate and Rome. Finally, this can be seen when Brutus rejects forming a oath to kill Caesar. He says that "If not the face of men, The sufferance of our souls, the time's abuse- If these motives be weak, break off bedtimes." He is clearly saying that the motivation to kill Caesar should be to help citizens and themselves. Brutus would not say this if he did not feel this way. Question 2: Rhetoric is used numerously in Act I. It is used first when Cassius is trying to convince Brutus to join the group to kill Caesar. He appeals to ethos by denouncing Caesar as a respectful man by using words strong words to show how Caesar is weak. Cassius also appeals to pathos be instigating anger in Brutus. Cassius uses many metaphors to strongly show why not Caesar, but them, should have the power. Caesar is no better than them! Cassius' speeches use rhetoric (ethos, pathos, figurative language, etc.) to appeal to Brutus in hopes of convincing him to kill Caesar. Cassius also uses rhetoric to persuade Casca to kill Caesar. He greatly appeals to pathos. Cassius uses strong words and figurative language to convince Casca to also participate in Caesar's death. As readers see, rhetoric is heavily used in Cassius' speeches to help convince people to join him.
In Julius Caesar, Cassius is the main conspirator against Caesar, and is trying to rid him of power by stabbing him to death with his fellow conspirators. Cassius and Brutus try to do this, because they believe Caesar has become tyrannical. The works claims that Caesar has so much support from his people that they will practically do anything he tells them. In Act 1, Scene 2, Cassius says, "This rudeness is a sauce to his good wit, Which gives men stomach to digest his words With better appetite." Cassius believes that Caesar is smart and is making the people more willing to listen to him, and will eventually use this to his advantage. Brutus wants to remove Caesar, because he believes if Caesar is crowned, he will have to much power and will worsen the empire's already weakened state. In Act 2, Scene 1, Brutus says, " (speaking of power Caesar would gain as king) That at his will he may do danger with The abuse of greatness is when it disjoins." Brutus is telling the audience that if Caesar gained the power, he could cause problems to the empire easily, and that the people wouldn't find him as so great if he were crowned.
Rhetoric is used abundantly in Act 1 of Julius Caesar. It is used particularly when Cassius is trying to persuade Brutus to join the conspiracy against Caesar. Cassius' ethos, pathos, and logos is very strong in his rant. Cassius' use of these is most prominently featured when he claims he saved Caesar from drowning as a boy. Cassius claims Caesar would have drowned had he not saved him. Cassius appears to weaken Caesar's immunity that is perceived by the common people. To Brutus this action makes Cassius seem credible in his attack of Caesar since Cassius saved him (ethos). This story makes Brutus believe that Caesar is vulnerable and can be taken out of power. Cassius makes Brutus feel as though he should be in charge, and that he should join the conspiracy (pathos). After Cassius makes Caesar seem weak in his rant, Cassius exclaims that he must nod before the man he once saved from death. (Logos).
Cassius' motivation to oust Caesar is that he believe Caesar is unfit to rule, also that he is not well liked by Caesar. Cassius also has jealousy as a motivation to get Caesar out of power. Cassius tells Brutus that Caesar is unfit to rule. Brutus gets his motivation from Cassius. Cassius plants the idea that Brutus is the ruler the people of Rome want and he should take the throne. If Cassius had not told Brutus this and encouraged this idea by telling him and having the idea to out notes in Brutus' room as though several citizens have written they think he is the right ruler Brutus would have never had motivation. Rhetoric is used consistently through Act I. Caesar uses it to down play the soothsayer saying "Beware the Ides of March". But it is commonly used by Cassius in clever ways multiple times to put down Caesar and gain support for his plan to kill Caesar. He uses ut to convince others Caesar is not fit for the crown.
Cassius wants to oust Caesar because he believes that if Caesar becomes King, he will take advantage of the Romans. In Act I Scene II, Cassius says: "Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world/ Walk under his huge legs and peep about/ To find ourselves dishonorable graves." This quote shows Cassius's fears of Caesar becoming King. Brutus wants to oust Caesar because he believes it is what is best for the people of Rome. He has no personal hatred of Caesar, but joins the conspiracy because he thinks it will be better for everyone. In Scene II, Brutus says that he fears that the people will choose Caesar as their king. He then says the following: "I would not, Cassius, yet I love him well... If it be aught toward the general good, Set honor in one eye and death i' the other..." This shows that Brutus does not have a personal desire to kill Caesar, but will go along with Cassius' idea because it is in the best desire of the public.
Rhetoric is used through Aristotle's appeals. Logos and pathos are present in Cassius' character as he tries to persuade Brutus to join his plan. Cassius tells Brutus everything that is wrong with Caesar and why he should not be named king. He tells Brutus that Caesar is no better than anyone else and has no reason to be worshiped by the public. These statements show logos to appeal to Brutus' fear of Caesar being king. Cassius also tells Brutus that he is loved by the people of Rome just as much as Caesar is. Pathos is present in this argument in order to appeal to Brutus' unstable mentality. Brutus explains earlier that he is not feeling like himself, so Cassius uses this as an opening to persuade Brutus through Aristotle's appeals.
Motivation is a powerful emotion for accomplishing tasks. Brutus and Cassius are motivated to kill Caesar, although they are motivated differently. Cassius is motivated because he believes that Caesar and himself on the same level, of both being men, but Caesar has gained too much control and needs to be stopped. Cassius also fears that Caesar might become king, and disband the Senate, thus making Rome a imperial empire instead of republic. This would decrease the power that Cassius has in Rome. Next, Brutus has the desire for revenge, because he saved Caesar from drowning, and has not been repaid. He also can see himself as a powerful leader of Rome, being that he is second in command. Both of these characters are after their own personal gain, by removal of the person preventing or threatening their desires. Rhetoric is used throughout Act I in order to persuade. The first example of rhetoric used in the Act I as seen in the packet is when Cassius tires to persuade Brutus to join the Conspiracy. Cassius’s rhetoric has pathos present in it. Cassius tires to use a sympathetic appeal to Brutus that he was the one to save Caesar when he was drowning. This causes Brutus to think he is above Caesar. After Brutus realizes that he was never repaid for this deed, he seeks revenge over Caesar. Next Cassius has another form of rhetoric in his persuasion of Brutus. Cassius slips notes in Brutus’s house that say he would be a good leader of Rome. This is to persuade and motivate Brutus into killing Caesar. Brutus himself is persuaded emotionally with the letter, and beings to picture himself as the leader of Rome. This emotional appeal to power causes Brutus to become even more motivated into the assassination. Therefore Cassius’s letter trick had pathos present in it also. Rhetoric was used in Act I in order to trigger emotions in a specific character to persuade them.
Cassius' motivation is purely self-driven, out of greed and hunger for power. He envies Caesar because he has more power than him and is more loved by the people. Caesar recognizes this by declaring to Antony, "Such men as he be never at heart's ease/ Whiles they behold a greater than themselves,/And therefore are they very dangerous" (Act I, Scene II). Cassius later states that, "I had as lief not be as live to be/In awe of such a thing as I myself" (Act I, Scene II), showing his belief that Caesar is not better than him. "Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world/Like a Colossus, and we petty men/Walk under his huge legs and peep about/To find ourselves dishonorable graves" (Act I, Scene II). Cassius' description of Caesar as a giant over insignificant people describes his view of the ruler and his desire to be significant. If Caesar were to be proclaimed king, it would lend even more merit to Caesar's dominance and special privilege, and Cassius' power and influence might expire. Therefore, Cassius is afraid and desires to push the ruler out of the way before this happens. Killing Caesar would show that he is not an indestructible giant, but weak and corrupt. Brutus' motivation, on the other hand, is the general welfare of the people. He does not desire out of greed or spite, and he does not think himself fit to rule, but he knows too much power in Caesar's control could have a negative result, saying, "I don't want [Caesar to be king], Cassius, but Caesar is my friend" (Act I, Scene II). His interests remain for the good of Rome. "If it be aught toward the general good,/Set honor in one eye and death i' the other/And I will look on both indifferently" (Act I, Scene II).
The main use of rhetoric in Act I is how Cassius utilizes it to persuade fellow senators to conspire to kill Caesar. Cassius is very effective in his efforts to persuade Brutus to join him for this cause. He uses compelling appeals to logos, such as his argument that Caesar possessing so much power and influence over the people could be detrimental to their welfare. "When could they say till now that talk'd of Rome/That her wide walls encompass'd but one man?" (Act I, Scene II). Additionally, appeals to pathos by flattering Brutus, aiming to swell his pride and make him think that he is greater than Caesar. "I have heard/Where many of the best respect in Rome,/Except immortal Caesar, speaking of Brutus/And groaning underneath the age's yoke,/Have wish'd that noble Brutus had his eyes" (Act I, Scene II). Cassius uses diction in a way that negatively reflects on Caesar, using words with negative connotations that suggest Caesar is power-hungry, like "Colossus," and weak, like "coward" and comparing him to a sick girl. Cassius' effectiveness can be measured by Brutus' reaction. He is inclined to hear more and eventually joins Cassius' cause, exactly the result Cassius hoped would occur.
1. Cassius' motivation was driven by his jealousy of Caesar. Cassius does not think he is fit to rule Rome, and is becoming a tyrant. Cassius's jealousy of Caesar and greed for power is his motivation for killing Caesar, which he is saying is an act for freedom from tyranny. Brutus is motivated by his own idea of the honor he contains, which requires him to place the good of Rome above his own personal feelings. Brutus believes that taking down Caesar is his civic duty to the people of Rome. 2.Rhetoric is used mostly by Cassius and Brutus is act I. Cassius persuades Brutus that killing Caesar will be the best for both of them and Rome. Not only does Cassius convince Brutus but, he convinces Casca and Cinna to take on the conspiracy. Brutus also tries to persuade himself. He constantly goes back and forth in his own whether or not killing Caesar will be the right thing to do.
Cassius' motivation to oust Caesar is to make sure there is not a king ruling Rome. Cassius wants Rome to remain a republic and therefore, in order to not upset the people by dethroning Caesar, must kill him.
Brutus' motivation to oust Caesar relies in the people of Rome and their welfare. He believes that Caesar will become a "serpent" or "climb a ladder and look down on the people of Rome" if he receives the crown. By Brutus commanding the senators to give Caesar a "noble death", it shows his true motivation relies in the people of Rome, not his own desires.
Rhetoric is used in Act I by many characters. Flavius and Marullus have an angry tone towards the people for celebrating Caesar's victory over Pompeii. They put forth that Caesar is no better than the people of Rome and how the people once loved Pompeii. Logos is present in their speeches. Cassius is the "father of rhetoric" as his speeches to Brutus are clever. All three of Aristotle's appeals are present when he talks to Brutus. His tone is sincere in order to convince Brutus Caesar is in the wrong. Cassius puts himself down to build up Brutus' self-confidence and rid Brutus' internal civil war so that he will feel confident in not only joining the conspiracy but directing it.
Brutus' motivation to oust Caesar is the welfare of the people of Rome. He believes with Caesar in power the people will be suppressed by a cruel tyrant. His motivation is revealed during Act II Scene I when Brutus is thinking in private. Brutus essentially says he must be killed for the general welfare not because he has a grudge against him. Cassius' motivation to oust Caesar is his own being. He believes that if Caesar takes the crown his position in Rome will be endangered. Rome will no longer be a republic and will not need senators. Cassius is also motivated by jealousy. In Act I Scene II the audience hears him remind Brutus that Caesar came from the same place as they did. He recounts a story in which he had to save Caesar. Cassius can not fathom why an ordinary man that may be less than him has been elevated to a status similar to a god. During this scene he also tells Brutus that Caesar will become a tyrant as a way to persuade him. He compares Caesar to Brutus and questions which is better. This is his way of showing his jealousy as he does not understand why Caesar is so great. Rhetoric is very abundant in Act I. Cassius uses rhetoric when he approaches Brutus during the games. He effectively uses words as a way to get Brutus to agree with the plan. Cassius appeals to pathos when he describes what will become of Rome with Caesar in power. He appeals to pathos when he explains how the people need Brutus. His appeals are effective because the audience sees Brutus begin to think about what has been said. Cassius again uses rhetoric when he speaks with Casca during Act I Scene III. He knows his audience. By knowing this, he appeals to pathos and attempts to make Casca feel less than. His purpose is to get Casca to agree with the plan. Cassius is successful with his persuasion because of his use of rhetoric. In both cases Cassius takes on different outward personas. With Brutus, he is a concerned citizen. With Casca, he is domineering and undermining. Cassius utilizes rhetoric during the entire act as a way to get what he wants.
Cassius' motivation is that Caesar does not like him. Cassius wants to create a conspiracy against Caesar. Brutus' reasoning is that he believes if Caesar gets power he will over turn the republic and all Brutus wants is the welfare of the Roman people. Rhetoric is used in act one through the speeches the characters make when they're alone to express their inner thoughts. It is also used within transitions in the weather from going to the celebration and having a nice sunny day, to Cassius planning his conspiracy and a wild storm begins.
Cassius' motivation to oust Caesar is that Rome will no longer be under a dictatorship, and they may be able to go back to the normal days as a Republic. Cassius believes that since all of the people love Brutus and Brutus is able to communicate with the people and see through with their wants and needs, Rome will be a safer, happier place for everyone. Brutus' motivation to oust Caesar is that he did not want to role under someone who was not always honest with his people and did not want to help Rome's growth. Brutus knew that Caesar would not be a good ruler because he did not see the people's views and take them into consideration. Caesar did not want to rule as a Republic, and Brutus thought it best for the state of Rome to be ruled under one. This is why Brutus agreed to assist in ousting Caesar.
Rhetoric is used in Act 1 when Cassius is attempting to persuade Brutus to take the crown instead of Caesar. Cassius is telling Brutus of a time when Caesar is not the "god" he is made out to be. Cassius is persuading Brutus to take the crown by saying he is a stronger willed man. Also, he explains how there is nothing significant about the name "Caesar" and how Brutus is just as important as he. Another example as to how Cassius is trying to persuade Brutus is when he said "O, you and I have heard our fathers say/ There was a Brutus once that would have brook's/ The eternal devil to keep his state in Rome/ As easily as king." These lines are helping explain the point further that Brutus would make a better leader than Caesar, and Brutus would maintain and improve the state of Rome. If Caesar takes the throne, Rome will ultimately be destroyed. This is how rhetoric is used in Act 1.
Cassius believes Caesar does not deserve to be in power under any circumstances. He thinks Caesar is gaining too much power. He compares Caesar to a ladder. Caesar keeps gaining more and more power with each step he takes, and as he gets higher, it will be easier for him to walk all over people. Brutus started the novel as a close friend to Caesar until Cassius plotted Brutus against Ceasar. Ceasar tells Brutus that the people want Brutus to be their ruler, even though this is not entirely true. This is an example of rhetoric. Cassius persuades Brutus to join his movement in ousting Caesar. Cassius throws notes in Brutus' house but makes them seem as though they are written by the people asking for his help in dethroning Caesar. Cassius changes Brutus' look on Caesar completely.
Cassius and Brutus have separate motives for killing Caesar. Brutus believes he is doing what the Roman people want. Cassius tells Brutus that the people want him to be their leader. He throws notes in Brutus’s window so Brutus thinks the citizens want him instead of Caesar. Brutus does not dislike Caesar, and calls him his friend, but is loyal to Rome and its ideals. Brutus conspires with Cassius because he truly believes it is necessary. Cassius, although, has anterior motives. He sees Caesar as too powerful and envies him. Cassius knows that if Caesar is leader, he can never be. Cassius is driven by jealousy and his need of power. Brutus shows his motives when he admits he fears the people have chosen Caesar as their leader. He also admits he cannot truly see himself and allows Cassius to twist his thoughts. Cassius consistently attacks Caesar throughout Act I. He says that Caesar is no better then him or Brutus. He tells a Brutus a story where Caesar cannot swim well to make him seem weak. Rhetoric is used mainly by Cassius in Act I. He uses rhetoric to sway Brutus to help him in the plan. Throughout his speeches he attempts to persuade Brutus by making him believe its what the Romans want. He chooses a time when Brutus is sullen and when the Romans are trying to offer Caesar the crown. Brutus does not want Caesar to have power, making it the perfect opportunity for Cassius to persuade him. He uses pathetic fallacies such as images and the supernatural to make his point.
1. Cassius has a much stronger motivation to outcast Cesar, than Brutus does. Cassius just downright hates Cesar. He believes that Cesar is gaining too much power from the people in will use that power for bad reasons in the future. Cassius says, that Cesar is like a ladder, every step he takes a step up the more power and the more he looks down on people. Brutus was originally good friends with Cesar, in the beginning of the play. He was his right hand man. Cassius first installed the idea of Cesar being bad, into Brutus's mind. Cassius lied to Brutus and told him that all of the people want him to lead instead of Cesar to get him on board of the assassination. Cassius does this by throwing notes supposedly written by the citizens, saying how great he is. Now Brutus once to aluminate Cesar so he can be in power, because he thinks people want him. Brutus believes that Cesar is a great guy but the way he leaves is bad. Therefore, he does not hate Cesar he hates the way he rules.
2. The biggest rhetoric example, is how Cassius persuades Brutus into turning against Caesar. Cassius starts off by telling Brutus that the people want him in charge more than Cesar. Then he makes up notes that were supposedly written by the people and has someone throw them in Brutus's window. Cassius also tells Brutus that Caesars power is going to get too big and will hurt Rome. This is an example of rhetoric because Cassius persuades British. He takes Brutus's point of view and completely changes it.
Cassius does not want Caesar to have power because he does not want Rome to turn into a dictatorship. If Caesar gains this new level of power, Rome is likely to change to a dictatorship and that is against Cassius' longing. Brutus, on the other hand, struggles on his feelings about Caesar. He is Caesars friend, but it is most important for Rome to receive what they want. Brutus is told by Cassius and also collects letters telling him that Rome favors Brutus before Caesar. This gives Brutus a new incentive to take Caesar out of power. Cassius uses rhetoric the most in Act one as he tries to convince others to join his revolt against Caesar. He uses it most to convince Brutus to go against Caesar. He tells Brutus that everyone wants him to hold the power besides Caesar. This appeals to Brutus as his confidence becomes greater and he wants to defeat Caesar.
Cassius is motivated by selfish reasons. He has seen Caesar in states of vulnerability and therefore sees himself to be stronger. Cassius wants to prove his strength by brutally killing Caesar and whoever was his ally. This shows that this conspiracy that Cassius has started is is more personal to him and meant to take his own revenge instead of what is best for his country. Brutus on the other hand chose to conspire against Caesar because he believes it would be better for the Roman people. He believes that during his rise to great power, Caesar will turn his back on the citizens of Rome who, in Brutus's opinion, should be seen as a priority. Brutus believes that Caesar and only Caesar should be killed and in the most "honorable" way possible because he has never had any personal issues with Caesar that would cause him to want revenge.
Cassius uses persuasive tactics and forms alliances with more vulnerable officials to help his conspiracy. He uses rhetoric to convince them that Caesar is incapable of ruling and must be taken out of power before he destroys the stability of Rome.
Cassius' acquires a strong dislike for Caesar. Cassius is bewildered at how the Roman people treat Caesar and doesn't free its alright. He resents the manner that Caesar walks around Rome, acting as if he is a god and is above all the other Romans. "Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world/Like a colossus, and we petty men/Walk under his huge legs and peep about" , in this line Cassius expresses the power that Caesar feels he possess, and feels others are of a lesser man. Brutus' motivation is the worry he feels for Rome. He is worried of what Rome is to become if a leader as powerful as Caesar stays in power. There also is a hint of jealously that Brutus possess. Brutus did all the right things along Caesar, yet Caesar is the one with all the power. "If it be aught toward the general good/Set honor in one eye and death i' the other/And I will look on both indifferently." Brutus only wants what is best for the Romans, and in order the do this he is persuaded that killing Caesar is the best way of doing so.
Cassius uses rhetoric in Act I by convincing Brutus to join his conspiracy. Cassius even does this by talking down on himself. He even acts as if he is no good of a person and for Brutus to be persuaded by him is an honor. "I am glad that my weak words/Have struck but thus much show of fire from Brutus." Cassius flatters Brutus by expressing how fond of him he is and that he thinks Caesar's name is no better the Brutus'. "Sound them, it doth become the mouth as well;/Weigh them, is as heavy;conjure with 'em."
Cassius' motivation to oust Ceasar was his jealousy and greed for power. He does not believe that Ceasar is deserving of ruling Rome. He states, "What trash is Rome, what rubbish, and what offal when it serves for the base matter to illuminate so vile a thing as Caesar!” while he is convincing Brutus to join his side, which shows his greed of Ceasar. Brutus' motivation to oust Ceasar is for the good of Rome. He believes that Ceasar is not capable of ruling, and that Ceasar's rule may lead to the downfall of Rome. He knows Ceasar will not back down, so the only option is to kill him. He states that although he loves Ceasar, he loves Rome more. He shows his reasoning by saying, "I know no personal cause to spurn at him. But for the general".
Cassius uses rhetoric in Act 1 Scene 2 when he is trying to convince Brutus to conspire with him. He appeals to Brutus though pathos and logos. He appeals through pathos by telling Brutus that he needs to be the one to save Rome and that the people of Rome want him to lead them instead of Ceasar. This appeals to Brutus' emotions because he loves Rome and his father was a great leader of Rome. Cassius uses rhetoric to appeal through logos by telling him that all though Ceasar is treated like a god, he is not anything extraordinary. Cassius explains how he had to save Ceasar from drowning, and when Ceasar had a fever in Spain, he cried for something to drink. This tells Brutus it is not logical to have someone like Ceasar rule Rome.
Cassius' motive: He is still holding a grudge from when they were back in Spain. Brutus' motive: He wants the best for the people of Rome and Cassius has convinced him that Caesar means trouble.
Rhetoric is shown through Ethos with Caesar telling Antony what to do and him doing it just because Caesar told him to. It is also shown through Pathos, first with Marullus calling the citizens blocks, stones, and senseless things; secondly with Cassius trying to persuade Brutus to kill Caesar, he does this by asking what is wrong and telling him that his father wouldn't approve of Caesar. And finally, through Logos, Cassius tells Brutus that his father wouldn't approve of "the eternal devil ruling Rome" then Brutus says yeah I'll think about it.
In Act 1, Cassius' main motivation to get rid of Caesar is simply jealousy. The entire time while he and Brutus are talking when the sporting event was going on, he was just going off about how Caesar is just like any other ordinary person; "I was born free as Caesar, so were you; We both have fed as well, and we can both Endure the winter's cold as well as he."Brutus and Caesar: what should be in that 'Caesar'? Why should that name be sounded more than yours? Write them together, yours is as fair a name; Sound them, it doth become the mouth as well; Weigh them, it is as heavy.." To put it simply, Cassius is tired of all the fame glory and praise that Caesar gets from the people of Rome, and in this Act he decides to put a plan to action to either "..shake him, or worse days endure" (being as they will get him off of the 'throne' he is on now, or he will suffer the consequences.)
Brutus doesn't really in this Act have a particular motivation to 'oust' Caesar.. when he was talking to Cassius during the sporting event and there had been a loud shout, "What means this shouting? I do fear the people choose Caesar for their king." when Cassius had asked him that by what he just said he must not want it to happen, Brutus responds "I would not, Cassius, yet I love him well..." meaning he doesn't want it to happen but he is Caesar's good friend, his 'main man', he has to be supportive of his friend no matter what right? Towards the end of their chat, Brutus asks Cassius to not try and convince him anymore, for he would think of what had already been said, but tells Cassius to "..chew upon this: Brutus had rather be a villager Than to repute himself as a son of Rome Under these hard conditions as this time Is like to lay upon us." Basically saying that he himself would rather be a villager and give up his noble position rather than to fall under the control of this Caesar as a king of Rome, but under the current stress in that time it was likely to happen in the future.
Cassius' motive to kill Caesar is out of envy. Cassius concurs that Caesar is treated like a god even though he is merely a man that is no better than Brutus or himself. He feels that Caesar has too much power. Cassius feels that with that kind of power, he will hurt Rome. Cassius believes that he must have Brutus as a member of the conspirators. Cassius knew he needed Brutus because he had a reputation of honesty and persuasive skills that would be needed once the assassination took place. In addition, Brutus was known for his logical, reasoning and strong oratorical skills. Cassius also kills Ceasar out of the fear for what life could be under king Ceasar's rule, and how it affects him and the privileges he has.
Even though Brutus needed heavily convincing, he agreed to be the leader of the conspirators. Brutus killed Caesar for a sense of civic duty, not because of greed or envy. He feels that under King Caesar's rule, the republic will be overturned.
Rhetoric is the art of persuasion, or basically the art of getting people to do what you want or think what you want, and is used during Act I. An example of rhetoric in Act I is when Cassius convincing Brutus that Caesar is trying to turn Rome into a monarchy. Cassius persuades Brutus with personal praising, and forged notes for Brutus. All this is used so that Brutus sides with Cassius. Instead of using logic, Cassius uses his emotion in order for him to get what he wants.
Cassius' motivation to oust Caesar is more personal than Brutus' motivation. Cassius wants to remove Caesar because he resents him. He describes Caesar as a weak man that is not fit to rule Rome. He thinks Caesar is no different from any other man and that he doe not understand why Caesar is looked up to as a godlike figure. Cassius knows that Caesar does not trust him and that adds to his hatred. In one of his lines, Cassius states "Caesar doth bear me hard" which translates to say that Caesar is holding a grudge against Cassius and he is aware of that. Brutus only first thought of ousting Caesar when Cassius planted the idea into his head. Brutus and Caesar are friends so he doesn't have any personal reason to want to remove him. When Cassius tells Brutus that the citizens would rather have him in charge he joins the conspirators. He is only removing Caesar because he believes it will benefit the people. Rhetoric is used in Act 1 by Cassius to persuade Brutus of Caesar's inability to rule. Cassius's purpose is to turn Brutus against Caesar and he does this when they are alone together. He tells Brutus that all Caesar wants is power as Romes showers him with attention making it seem as if that's all he wants. Cassius leads Brutus to believe that Caesar does not care about the public and only himself. This also occurs right as Caesar is offered the crown three times. Rhetoric can be used in the form of trickery and that's how Cassius uses it against Brutus. He devised a plan to write notes to Brutus saying that he should be the ruler of Rome and made it seem as if the citizens had written them. He manipulates Brutus into thinking that Rome needs him to remove Caesar from power.
Cassius is motivated to oust Caesar because he is jealous of Caesar's status. Cassius believes that the people are worshiping a man they see to be a god who is actually not. Cassius stated that Caesar could barely swim in the Tiber River and required rescue from Cassius. Caesar also got sick once and became weak and frail. Brutus is motivated to oust Caesar because he believes that is what is best for the people. Brutus also wants to uphold Rome's current government. With Cassius sending Brutus false letters from the people about how they want Brutus to be the ruler, Brutus feels the need to carry out the people's wants.
Rhetoric is used throughout Act 1 through the use of Aristotle's Appeals. In Scene 2 of Act 1 Cassius appeals to both logos and pathos. Cassius appeals to logos when he talks about how Caesar, who people look to as a god, required help from Cassius because he was unable to swim well in the Tiber River. Cassius also speaks of how Caesar became ill while in Spain. He says why should a weak man be able to get ahead of the rest of the world and appear as the victor all by himself. Cassius also appeals to pathos. He appeals to pathos by speaking to Brutus of the importance of names. He says what's so special about the name "Caesar"? "Caesar" and "Brutus" look and sound just as good as each other. Cassius does this to try to convince Brutus that he should replace Caesar because he is just as good, if not better than Caesar.
Cassius and Brutus opinions differ because Cassius motivation for killing Caesar was only based on his jealously of Caesar's power and his hunger to take it for himself while Brutus motivation for killing Caesar came from his troubled thoughts of potential problems for Rome by crowning Caesar. For instance while convincing Brutus to join the conspiracy, Cassius complained, "In awe of such a thing as myself./I was born free as Caesar , so were you.../The troubled Tiber chafing with her shores,/Caesar said to me "Dearest thou, Cassius, now/ Leap in with me into this angry flood.../ Acounted as I was, I plunged/ And bade him follow. So indeed he did.../ But ere we could arrive the point proposed,/ Caesar cried, "Help me, Cassius or I sink!"(|,ii,96-111). This reveals that Cassius was bitter of Caesar's power holding this moment of weakness into account for how strong a ruler Caesar would be since he explained how how Brutus and himself were just as honorable as Casear. Brutus on the other hand was not power hungry as Cassius, so he just wanted the best for Rome when he states he doesn't want Caesar to be king(although he was his friend)because it would not be good for Rome. This concept of Brutus reasoning the conspiracy, being for the best , appeared again when Brutus disagreed and did not want to kill Mark Antony with Caesar when he reasoned it would be too murderous rather than his preferred noble perspectitive. Brutus opinion differed from Cassius because Brutus wished to remain noble since he was not doing this for himself. In all Cassius motivation for killing Caesar was driven by his envy and selfish gain ,but Brutus motivation for killing Caesar he reasoned was for Rome's best interest.
Rhetoric in Julius Caesar appears to gather more people to the conspiracy, so Cassius persuades Brutus to join for his own personal gain of ridding Rome of Caesar's power, Brutus persuades the other conspirators away from a murderous slaughter for his gain of staying noble in the conspiracy. For example, Cassius's speech appeals to logos because he reasons that Brutus and himself are just as qualified to be crowned and reasons that time in Tiber River shows how Caesar will also be weak as a ruler. Brutus then considers the conspiracy since it could be better for Rome. Brutus's speech to the conspirators appeals to pathos since he reasons that they would not want to be seen as murders to the public- rather they would wish to be praised. So rhetoric was used in the conspiracy to accomplish it the easiest with the public opinion.
Cassius is motivated by jealously to oust Caesar because he believes that he gained too much power and attention. When both Cassius and Caesar were in the Tiber River during a storm, they had to fight the strong current. Caesar was unable to swim out of the current and nearly drowns until Cassius saves him. He grabbed “the great Caesar” out of the river, although Caesar is given all of the attention. Therefore, Cassius attempts to influence Brutus, or Caesar’s friend, into believing that all of the people want him to be the leader instead of Caesar. Cassius throws false letters from the Roman people through Brutus’ window. He manipulates Brutus into thinking that he should have the crown instead of Caesar. This motivates Brutus with his integrity because he wants to protect Rome’s government. He plots against Caesar, his dear friend, only because he wants to be honorable to all of the Roman people. He does not plan to assassinate Caesar because of envy or greed like all of the other ones who plot against him. Therefore, Brutus believes he is benefiting Rome and is motivated by honor.
In Act l, rhetoric is used through Aristotle’s Appeals through Cassius in the second scene. Cassius appeals to both pathos and logos. Cassius appeals to pathos because he began to speak with Brutus about the significance of names. He asks what the difference between the names Brutus and Caesar are and comes to the conclusion that they are essentially the same. Cassius continues to attempt to convince Brutus that he should be the leader instead of Caesar. Cassius also appeals to logos because everyone looks to Caesar as if he were a god. When both Cassius and Caesar were swimming in the Tiber River, Caesar was unable to swim in the current. Cassius had to save Caesar from the current and he received no attention unlike the attention Caesar received. Cassius also states that when Caesar was in Spain he was ill, and that a weak man should not be on top of the world. Therefore, Act l presents rhetoric in scene two.
Cassius motivation is driven by jealously. At the beginning of Act 1 he immediately shows his jealously towards Ceasar through his rhetoric and actions. He tore of the wreaths and gifts layed upon Cesar's statue . Also he talked to a very loyal roman and Cesar loving cword on how their love for him is foolish and naive. They used to praise Pompeii and cherish him but as soon as Cesar beats him in battle they cherish Ceasar instead. Cassius tried to pursue the crowd on what he thought that they made a pitiful mistake. Burtus motivation is that he wants to be in charge like his father was, almost like he wants to carry on the "family tradition". He wants to outshine his father and show that to the people of Rome. He used rhetoric to his advantage in this case but against him self. He turned him self into once a Cesar follower into now a pro Cesar death. He pursued himself , with Cassius help, to turn on Cesar and show Rome that the second guy in charge isn't second anymore.
Cassius' acquires a strong dislike for Caesar. Cassius is bewildered at how the Roman people treat Caesar and doesn't feel it is right. He resents the manner that Caesar walks around Rome, acting as if he is a god and he is above all the other Romans. "Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world /Like a Colossus, and we petty me / Walk under his huge legs and peep about." Cassius expresses the power that Caesar feels he posses, and feels others are of a lesser man. Brutus' motivation is the worry he feels for Rome. He is worried of what Rome is to become if a leader as powerful as Caesar stays in power. There also is a hint that killing Caesar is the best way of doing so.
Cassius uses rhetoric is Act 1 by convincing Brutus to join the conspiracy. Cassius even does this by talking down on himself. He even acts as if he is no good of a person and for Brutus to be persuaded by him is an honor.
Brutus' motivation to oust Caesar by his humor because he has to put the good of Rome above his personal interests. Brutus likes Caesar unlike Cassius. Cassius' motivation to oust Caesar thinks that Caesar isn't able to physically defend himself against enemies and they will recognize that.
Rhetoric used in Act 1 is when Brutus and Cassius can never agree on anything. They have opposite views and are always arguing with each other.
Brutus' motivation to oust Caesar by his humor because he has to put the good of Rome above his personal interests. Brutus likes Caesar unlike Cassius. Cassius' motivation to oust Caesar thinks that Caesar isn't able to physically defend himself against enemies and they will recognize that.
Rhetoric used in Act 1 is when Brutus and Cassius can never agree on anything. They have opposite views and are always arguing with each other.
Brutus' motivation to oust Caesar by his humor because he has to put the good of Rome above his personal interests. Brutus likes Caesar unlike Cassius. Cassius' motivation to oust Caesar thinks that Caesar isn't able to physically defend himself against enemies and they will recognize that.
Rhetoric used in Act 1 is when Brutus and Cassius can never agree on anything. They have opposite views and are always arguing with each other.
Cassius throughout act one is highly motivated to take down Caesar. Cassius is merely jealous of all the power Caesar has. He also does not like how much the people favor Caesar so much, he feels that all the attention he gets is not necessary. It also makes him mad that he keeps rejecting the power that is asked of him, he feels he is doing this to get more people on his side. On the other hand, Brutus is doing this for the good of the people. Brutus does not have as much of a problem with Caesar as Cassius does. Brutus is more worried about the well being of the town and making sure everything is run efficiently. The rhetoric of act 1 has to deal with Cassius. Cassius talks strategecally and does sly things. The way he talks to Brutus trying to convince him that Caesar is bad and that he is no good for there society. But he does this in a way that makes it seem like Cassius cares about Brutus and all the towns people. He also writes notes from "the townspeople" and sends them to brutus trying to trick him into believing that the towns people are starting to hate Caesar.
Cassius throughout act one is highly motivated to take down Caesar. Cassius is merely jealous of all the power Caesar has. He also does not like how much the people favor Caesar so much, he feels that all the attention he gets is not necessary. It also makes him mad that he keeps rejecting the power that is asked of him, he feels he is doing this to get more people on his side. On the other hand, Brutus is doing this for the good of the people. Brutus does not have as much of a problem with Caesar as Cassius does. Brutus is more worried about the well being of the town and making sure everything is run efficiently. The rhetoric of act 1 has to deal with Cassius. Cassius talks strategecally and does sly things. The way he talks to Brutus trying to convince him that Caesar is bad and that he is no good for there society. But he does this in a way that makes it seem like Cassius cares about Brutus and all the towns people. He also writes notes from "the townspeople" and sends them to brutus trying to trick him into believing that the towns people are starting to hate Caesar.
Cassius throughout act one is highly motivated to take down Caesar. Cassius is merely jealous of all the power Caesar has. He also does not like how much the people favor Caesar so much, he feels that all the attention he gets is not necessary. It also makes him mad that he keeps rejecting the power that is asked of him, he feels he is doing this to get more people on his side. On the other hand, Brutus is doing this for the good of the people. Brutus does not have as much of a problem with Caesar as Cassius does. Brutus is more worried about the well being of the town and making sure everything is run efficiently. The rhetoric of act 1 has to deal with Cassius. Cassius talks strategecally and does sly things. The way he talks to Brutus trying to convince him that Caesar is bad and that he is no good for there society. But he does this in a way that makes it seem like Cassius cares about Brutus and all the towns people. He also writes notes from "the townspeople" and sends them to brutus trying to trick him into believing that the towns people are starting to hate Caesar.
Brutus' motivation to oust Caesar by his humor because he has to put the good of Rome above his personal interests. Brutus likes Caesar unlike Cassius. Cassius' motivation to oust Caesar thinks that Caesar isn't able to physically defend himself against enemies and they will recognize that.
Rhetoric used in Act 1 is when Brutus and Cassius can never agree on anything. They have opposite views and are always arguing with each other.
Cassius wants to oust caesar because he believes that Caesar isnt as mighty as people think. He talks about how Caesar begged for help. When he was sick he cried to Cassius for a drink instead of manning up. Brutus wants to oust Caesar because he believes he would be a better ruler. Brutus thinks he would be able to bring the people of Rome more pride than Caesar does.
Rhetoric is used when Cassius and Brutus agree to disagree. They have the same view on wanting to out rule and kill Caesar but the way they want to achieve that is different. Brutus doesn't want to be as brutal as Cassius but since Cassius needs Brutus, he agrees with everything he says.
Brutus' motivation to oust Caesar by his humor because he has to put the good of Rome above his personal interests. Brutus likes Caesar unlike Cassius. Cassius' motivation to oust Caesar thinks that Caesar isn't able to physically defend himself against enemies and they will recognize that.
Rhetoric used in Act 1 is when Brutus and Cassius can never agree on anything. They have opposite views and are always arguing with each other.
Brutis is torn on the topic of ousting Caesar. He is eventually persuaded and has the motivation of bettering Rome. The notes he finds in his room all with the same message and the constant persuasion from Cassius led to him thinking that's the people of Rome want him to lead them out of Casear. Cassis motivation to oust Casear is that he wants to benefit from Casears deth. He wants to come into power, and the only way to gain power is by having Casear be gone. Rhetoric is used in most of the arguments between Cassis and Brutis. Cassis uses Retoric to persuade Brutis to his side with having presence of ethos pathos and logos. Brutis has his way over Cassis. Cassis used Rhetoric in the first argument to persuade Brutis to oust Casear in act 1 scene 2. He uses Brutis father as an example to persuade Brutis.
Cassius' motivation to oust Caesar is for his down right hatred towards him. He also believes that Caesar is gaining too much power too quickly, and with that power he will only empower himself more. The people of Rome won't benefit and Cassius wants to get rid of Caesar before this happens. Cassius explains this by describing the hatching of a serpent egg and it growing older. Brutus' motivation comes from within Cassius. Brutus, being Caesar's right hand man has no intentions of taking over, but Cassius plants the seed that the people want Brutus. Making false notes supposedly written by the pimple are sent to Brutus by Cassius so Brutus gains motivation as well. Brutus wants to to take over the thrown not because he believes Caesar is a bad person, he doesn't agree with the way he leads.
Rhetoric is used in Act I by Cassius more than anyone else. He persuades Brutus into believing that he should be the next great leader, and that Caesar is going to become evil. Cassius uses rhetoric to change Brutus' point of view and opinion on the way Caesar runs the people.
In Julius Caesar, Cassius is a conspirator. He absolutely hates the ways the Roman people treat Caesar. He hates the way that Caesar acts like a god to around the people. This causes a motivation to oust him. In the play, he says lines such as "Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world /Like a Colossus, and we petty men / Walk under his huge legs and peep about". These lines are Cassius' perspective on how Caesar is to the people. Also, another conspirator is Brutus. Brutus, a close friend of Caesar, plans to stab him in the back. He fears in the people choosing Caesar as king. "What means this shouting? I do fear the people choose Caesar for their king. Ay, do you fear it? Then must I think you would not have it so. I would not, Cassius, yet I love him well." Both of these men believes that he is gaining too much power from the people that he will use for bad reasons in the future. "Caesar is like a ladder, every step he takes up the more power and the more he looks down on people." Rhetoric used in act 1 is when Cassius persuades Brutus into turning against Caesar. He starts when he tells Brutus that the people want him to be in power more than Caesar. Cassius then makes up notes that were supposed to be written by people and throws them in Brutus's window. He also tells him that Caesars power will get too big and hurt Rome. This rhetoric is a prime example because he takes Brutus's point of view and completely changes it.
In scene two of act one the rhetoric is clear in a speech given by Caesar. In this speech ethos is prominent, especially in these lines "I rather tell thee what is to be fear'd than what I fear, for always I am Caesar." He is clearly using his name to enforce his authority. Cassius's drive to oust Caesar comes from jealousy and the belief that he is not good for Rome. Brutus on the other hand is convinced by Cassius and is talked into doing it. Brutus is very easy to persuade.
Brutis is torn on the topic of ousting Caesar. He is eventually persuaded and has the motivation of bettering Rome. The notes he finds in his room all with the same message and the constant persuasion from Cassius led to him thinking that's the people of Rome want him to lead them out of Casear. Cassis motivation to oust Casear is that he wants to benefit from Casears deth. He wants to come into power, and the only way to gain power is by having Casear be gone. Rhetoric is used in most of the arguments between Cassis and Brutis. Cassis uses Retoric to persuade Brutis to his side with having presence of ethos pathos and logos. Brutis has his way over Cassis. Cassis used Rhetoric in the first argument to persuade Brutis to oust Casear in act 1 scene 2. He uses Brutis father as an example to persuade Brutis.
Cassius’ incentive to oust Caesar is driven by his jealousy. Caesar’s elevation of fame and power causes him to gain more popularity than previous leaders of Rome, yet Cassius does not believe he is worthy of such power. Cassius views Caesar as weak and unworthy of the title as a ruler. He refers to Caesar as “a thing” showing his lack of respect for him. Cassius recaps to Brutus the time Caesar complained like a little girl while he was sick and how he saved Caesar from drowning, yet now he has to bow down to Caesar. Cassius does not believe Caesar should be treated as like a god by the citizen’s of Rome, but he is. Brutus’s motivation to oust Caesar is driven by his desire for power. Cassius compares Brutus to Caesar multiple times, stating how Brutus is the better candidate as ruler. Despite how close Brutus is to Caesar he ponders the idea of joining the conspiracy and killing Caesar. This conveys Brutus’s willing to kill a friend to gain power.
In Act 1 of Julius Caesar, examples of rhetoric are used. In Cassius’ speeches to persuade Brutus to join the conspiracy, ethos, pathos, and logos are all present. Ethos is present when Cassius compares Brutus’s name to Caesar’s. Cassius clarifies Brutus’s social status, stating that he and Caesar should be equal. This causes Brutus’s social standing and credibility to be questioned. In the comparison pathos is also present. Cassius appeals to Brutus’s emotions by making him reflect on the idea that Caesar is in a higher standing than him, causing Brutus to feel mistreated and betrayed. Logos is present when Cassius retells his experiences with Caesar. When Cassius tells of how weak Caesar is and has a lack of power to take care of himself, it cause Brutus to question how will be able to rule an empire.
Cassius is motivated to oust Caesar because he is jealous of him and believes he has gained too much power and attention. When Cassius and Caesar were in the strong currents of the Tiber River during a storm, Caesar had to rely on Cassius to save him. Cassius attempts to persuade Brutus that he is worthy of wearing the crown and everyone else feels the same way. Cassius throws letters into Brutus' window that are falsely from the Roman people. This manipulates Brutus into thinking he is fit for wearing the crown and Rome. This motivates Brutus into ousting Caesar because he now feels it is his duty to protect the Roman government. Even though Caesar is a close friend of his, he wants to be honorable and protect the Roman people. All the other conspirators want to assassinate Caesar due to envy and greed, while Brutus believes this will benefit Rome and is motivated by honor and integrity.
In Act I, rhetoric is present through Aristotle's Appeals, spoken by Cassius in Scene 2. Cassius appeals to pathos because he began to talk about the importance of people's names. Cassius persuades Brutus that there really is no difference between the names "Caesar" and "Brutus". Cassius also appeals to logos in his speech because everyone treats Caesar as a god. He brings up the story of him and Caesar in the Tiber River when there was rough currents. Caesar was unable to swim in the current, so Cassius had to save Caesar. Although he saved his life, Cassius never received as much attention as him in his lifetime. Cassius also states that Caesar was in Spain at one point and was ill. He points out that a weak man should not be the "god" of the world, which makes Caesar unfit for the crown.
Cassius wants to kill Caesar to get the power out of his hands. He's doing this, because he fears that Caesar is becoming to powerful and will forget them, even though Caesar refused the crown 3 times. Caesar never even did anything wrong or act unjustly, yet Cassius begins a conspiracy to oust him and while they're at it, everyone else that could gain power, including Antony. Cassius is going for blood while Brutus is going for honor. He wants Caesar to die honorably and more for the good of the people. "Let us be sacrificers, not butchers" he says. He's not doing it from anger and hatred, but for the roman republic.
Rhetoric is an important part of act 1. The way Cassius speaks to Brutus is important. Cassius wants Brutus in on his conspiracy against Caesar, but if he came right out and said that, Brutus would have said no and stayed away from him. Cassius needed Brutus to let his guard down. He did so by telling Brutus that he is greatly admired by all of Rome and everyone, except Caesar, wanted him to lead. He goes on to say how Caesar will accept the crown and forget about them. The way Cassius says all of this persuaded Brutus to think it over and slowly change his mind about Caesar; becoming accepting of the conspiracy.
Basically Cassius wants to oust Caesar with the hatred he has towards him. Cassius thinks that Caesar has to much power. He does not like how the people all like Caesar and that he is in power. Cassius is acting more rather selfish he cares more about Caesar and the power he has, and Brutus is more about about the people in the town, and everyone in it. The rhetoric used in act 1 is, how Cassius is persuading Brutus into thinking that he should be the leader not Caesar. Rhetoric is being used to change what Brutus thinks about Caesar and him being a leader.
Cassius motivation to kill Caesar is that he and other senators are worried that the people of Rome are giving Caesar to much power.Cassius wants to kill Caesar so he will not become king of Rome. Brutus' motivation to kill Caesar is he fears that Caesar will become like the previous king of Rome and he wasn't very fair to the people or government of Rome. Brutus said this when Cassius is trying to persuade him to try to kill Caesar. Rhetoric in act 1 is used most by Cassius and Brutus because they are always arguing on which way or who should help them kill Caesar. They are always commenting on each others plans and trying to change the way the plans will lead to Caesars' death.
Cassius loves Rome. He thinks that Caesar, though a good man, is falling into too much power. He might also have a personal goal of obtaining power, but even if this is true, he supports Brutus taking power. Brutus has personal motives. The conspirators purposefully try to make him assume he has a lot of influence in the politicking of the new government. He is persuaded to join only after he secures his spot of power in the new government. To me, this shows a personal motive.
Rhetoric is used by Cassius especially. He down plays the importance of some people, hypes some people up that shouldn't be, and works everything towards his favor through words.
Cassius was extremely selfish in his desire to oust Caesar. He does not like his falling popularity, and Caesar's growing popularity. Cassius wants the power and popularity Caesar has. Brutus, however, has more noble reasons. Even though he only joins the conspirators after he is ensured a place in the New Rome, it is because he wants to ensure that Rome continues in the mindset of a republic. He wants Rome to remain a republic, and he sees Caesar as standing in the way of that.
Rhetoric is used when Cassius is getting Brutus. Cassius reminds Brutus of his father's accomplishments, and tells him that his father would have never let Rome fall. This is an appeal to Brutus' logic and emotion.
Cassius wants to oust Caesar because he holds a grudge against him.. Cassius and Caesar went into the Tiber River when it was storming and they were fighting the current but Cassius had to carry Caesar out of the water because he almost drowned. Cassius feels like Caesar is given too much power or recognition even though Cassius had to pull "the great Caesar" out of the water. Cassius is trying to manipulate Caesars friend Brutus into thinking that Brutus himself should take the crown.. So jealousy is motivating Brutus at this point.
ReplyDeleteOne of the main ways rhetoric is used is between Brutus and Cassius. Brutus and Cassius never can agree on anything in plotting out Caesar's death. The two are always butting heads on ideas and their own personal opinion.
Question 1: In Julius Caesar, Cassius has a single motivation to oust Caesar. He wants to have power. Not necessarily Caesar's power, but more than he currently has. As told by Caesar, Cassius is a power-hungry man that can "never be at heart's ease Whiles they behold a greater then themselves." It also appears, through Cassius's actions and words, that he does not care for the welfare of the people and is not overthrowing Caesar to help them. He is not above using the common people to get his way (ex. the fake letters). Brutus has a different motivation to kill Caesar. Brutus wants to kill Caesar because he has been convinced that it is for the common welfare and that Caesar will rise to too much power and be a tyrant. As we have seen, Brutus seems to care deeply about the people and wants to provide them with a good government. He also expresses that having Caesar as a king would lead to the disintegration of the Senate and all the power would be given to Caesar. This can be seen first when Cassius convinces Brutus to oust Caesar. Cassius only explains how Caesar as a strong ruler would hurt the public and the Senate. It can also be seen in Act II Scene I. Brutus gives a speech that clearly says that Brutus is not mad at Caesar, but believes that killing him would be best for the general welfare. He explains that Caesar will grow too powerful and will destroy the Senate and Rome. Finally, this can be seen when Brutus rejects forming a oath to kill Caesar. He says that "If not the face of men, The sufferance of our souls, the time's abuse- If these motives be weak, break off bedtimes." He is clearly saying that the motivation to kill Caesar should be to help citizens and themselves. Brutus would not say this if he did not feel this way.
ReplyDeleteQuestion 2: Rhetoric is used numerously in Act I. It is used first when Cassius is trying to convince Brutus to join the group to kill Caesar. He appeals to ethos by denouncing Caesar as a respectful man by using words strong words to show how Caesar is weak. Cassius also appeals to pathos be instigating anger in Brutus. Cassius uses many metaphors to strongly show why not Caesar, but them, should have the power. Caesar is no better than them! Cassius' speeches use rhetoric (ethos, pathos, figurative language, etc.) to appeal to Brutus in hopes of convincing him to kill Caesar. Cassius also uses rhetoric to persuade Casca to kill Caesar. He greatly appeals to pathos. Cassius uses strong words and figurative language to convince Casca to also participate in Caesar's death. As readers see, rhetoric is heavily used in Cassius' speeches to help convince people to join him.
In Julius Caesar, Cassius is the main conspirator against Caesar, and is trying to rid him of power by stabbing him to death with his fellow conspirators. Cassius and Brutus try to do this, because they believe Caesar has become tyrannical. The works claims that Caesar has so much support from his people that they will practically do anything he tells them. In Act 1, Scene 2, Cassius says, "This rudeness is a sauce to his good wit, Which gives men stomach to digest his words With better appetite." Cassius believes that Caesar is smart and is making the people more willing to listen to him, and will eventually use this to his advantage. Brutus wants to remove Caesar, because he believes if Caesar is crowned, he will have to much power and will worsen the empire's already weakened state. In Act 2, Scene 1, Brutus says, " (speaking of power Caesar would gain as king) That at his will he may do danger with The abuse of greatness is when it disjoins." Brutus is telling the audience that if Caesar gained the power, he could cause problems to the empire easily, and that the people wouldn't find him as so great if he were crowned.
ReplyDeleteRhetoric is used abundantly in Act 1 of Julius Caesar. It is used particularly when Cassius is trying to persuade Brutus to join the conspiracy against Caesar. Cassius' ethos, pathos, and logos is very strong in his rant. Cassius' use of these is most prominently featured when he claims he saved Caesar from drowning as a boy. Cassius claims Caesar would have drowned had he not saved him. Cassius appears to weaken Caesar's immunity that is perceived by the common people. To Brutus this action makes Cassius seem credible in his attack of Caesar since Cassius saved him (ethos). This story makes Brutus believe that Caesar is vulnerable and can be taken out of power. Cassius makes Brutus feel as though he should be in charge, and that he should join the conspiracy (pathos). After Cassius makes Caesar seem weak in his rant, Cassius exclaims that he must nod before the man he once saved from death. (Logos).
Cassius' motivation to oust Caesar is that he believe Caesar is unfit to rule, also that he is not well liked by Caesar. Cassius also has jealousy as a motivation to get Caesar out of power. Cassius tells Brutus that Caesar is unfit to rule.
ReplyDeleteBrutus gets his motivation from Cassius. Cassius plants the idea that Brutus is the ruler the people of Rome want and he should take the throne. If Cassius had not told Brutus this and encouraged this idea by telling him and having the idea to out notes in Brutus' room as though several citizens have written they think he is the right ruler Brutus would have never had motivation.
Rhetoric is used consistently through Act I. Caesar uses it to down play the soothsayer saying "Beware the Ides of March". But it is commonly used by Cassius in clever ways multiple times to put down Caesar and gain support for his plan to kill Caesar. He uses ut to convince others Caesar is not fit for the crown.
Cassius wants to oust Caesar because he believes that if Caesar becomes King, he will take advantage of the Romans. In Act I Scene II, Cassius says: "Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world/ Walk under his huge legs and peep about/ To find ourselves dishonorable graves." This quote shows Cassius's fears of Caesar becoming King. Brutus wants to oust Caesar because he believes it is what is best for the people of Rome. He has no personal hatred of Caesar, but joins the conspiracy because he thinks it will be better for everyone. In Scene II, Brutus says that he fears that the people will choose Caesar as their king. He then says the following: "I would not, Cassius, yet I love him well... If it be aught toward the general good, Set honor in one eye and death i' the other..." This shows that Brutus does not have a personal desire to kill Caesar, but will go along with Cassius' idea because it is in the best desire of the public.
ReplyDeleteRhetoric is used through Aristotle's appeals. Logos and pathos are present in Cassius' character as he tries to persuade Brutus to join his plan. Cassius tells Brutus everything that is wrong with Caesar and why he should not be named king. He tells Brutus that Caesar is no better than anyone else and has no reason to be worshiped by the public. These statements show logos to appeal to Brutus' fear of Caesar being king. Cassius also tells Brutus that he is loved by the people of Rome just as much as Caesar is. Pathos is present in this argument in order to appeal to Brutus' unstable mentality. Brutus explains earlier that he is not feeling like himself, so Cassius uses this as an opening to persuade Brutus through Aristotle's appeals.
Motivation is a powerful emotion for accomplishing tasks. Brutus and Cassius are motivated to kill Caesar, although they are motivated differently. Cassius is motivated because he believes that Caesar and himself on the same level, of both being men, but Caesar has gained too much control and needs to be stopped. Cassius also fears that Caesar might become king, and disband the Senate, thus making Rome a imperial empire instead of republic. This would decrease the power that Cassius has in Rome. Next, Brutus has the desire for revenge, because he saved Caesar from drowning, and has not been repaid. He also can see himself as a powerful leader of Rome, being that he is second in command. Both of these characters are after their own personal gain, by removal of the person preventing or threatening their desires.
ReplyDeleteRhetoric is used throughout Act I in order to persuade. The first example of rhetoric used in the Act I as seen in the packet is when Cassius tires to persuade Brutus to join the Conspiracy. Cassius’s rhetoric has pathos present in it. Cassius tires to use a sympathetic appeal to Brutus that he was the one to save Caesar when he was drowning. This causes Brutus to think he is above Caesar. After Brutus realizes that he was never repaid for this deed, he seeks revenge over Caesar. Next Cassius has another form of rhetoric in his persuasion of Brutus. Cassius slips notes in Brutus’s house that say he would be a good leader of Rome. This is to persuade and motivate Brutus into killing Caesar. Brutus himself is persuaded emotionally with the letter, and beings to picture himself as the leader of Rome. This emotional appeal to power causes Brutus to become even more motivated into the assassination. Therefore Cassius’s letter trick had pathos present in it also. Rhetoric was used in Act I in order to trigger emotions in a specific character to persuade them.
Cassius' motivation is purely self-driven, out of greed and hunger for power. He envies Caesar because he has more power than him and is more loved by the people. Caesar recognizes this by declaring to Antony, "Such men as he be never at heart's ease/ Whiles they behold a greater than themselves,/And therefore are they very dangerous" (Act I, Scene II). Cassius later states that, "I had as lief not be as live to be/In awe of such a thing as I myself" (Act I, Scene II), showing his belief that Caesar is not better than him. "Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world/Like a Colossus, and we petty men/Walk under his huge legs and peep about/To find ourselves dishonorable graves" (Act I, Scene II). Cassius' description of Caesar as a giant over insignificant people describes his view of the ruler and his desire to be significant. If Caesar were to be proclaimed king, it would lend even more merit to Caesar's dominance and special privilege, and Cassius' power and influence might expire. Therefore, Cassius is afraid and desires to push the ruler out of the way before this happens. Killing Caesar would show that he is not an indestructible giant, but weak and corrupt.
ReplyDeleteBrutus' motivation, on the other hand, is the general welfare of the people. He does not desire out of greed or spite, and he does not think himself fit to rule, but he knows too much power in Caesar's control could have a negative result, saying, "I don't want [Caesar to be king], Cassius, but Caesar is my friend" (Act I, Scene II). His interests remain for the good of Rome. "If it be aught toward the general good,/Set honor in one eye and death i' the other/And I will look on both indifferently" (Act I, Scene II).
The main use of rhetoric in Act I is how Cassius utilizes it to persuade fellow senators to conspire to kill Caesar. Cassius is very effective in his efforts to persuade Brutus to join him for this cause. He uses compelling appeals to logos, such as his argument that Caesar possessing so much power and influence over the people could be detrimental to their welfare. "When could they say till now that talk'd of Rome/That her wide walls encompass'd but one man?" (Act I, Scene II). Additionally, appeals to pathos by flattering Brutus, aiming to swell his pride and make him think that he is greater than Caesar. "I have heard/Where many of the best respect in Rome,/Except immortal Caesar, speaking of Brutus/And groaning underneath the age's yoke,/Have wish'd that noble Brutus had his eyes" (Act I, Scene II). Cassius uses diction in a way that negatively reflects on Caesar, using words with negative connotations that suggest Caesar is power-hungry, like "Colossus," and weak, like "coward" and comparing him to a sick girl. Cassius' effectiveness can be measured by Brutus' reaction. He is inclined to hear more and eventually joins Cassius' cause, exactly the result Cassius hoped would occur.
1. Cassius' motivation was driven by his jealousy of Caesar. Cassius does not think he is fit to rule Rome, and is becoming a tyrant. Cassius's jealousy of Caesar and greed for power is his motivation for killing Caesar, which he is saying is an act for freedom from tyranny. Brutus is motivated by his own idea of the honor he contains, which requires him to place the good of Rome above his own personal feelings. Brutus believes that taking down Caesar is his civic duty to the people of Rome.
ReplyDelete2.Rhetoric is used mostly by Cassius and Brutus is act I. Cassius persuades Brutus that killing Caesar will be the best for both of them and Rome. Not only does Cassius convince Brutus but, he convinces Casca and Cinna to take on the conspiracy. Brutus also tries to persuade himself. He constantly goes back and forth in his own whether or not killing Caesar will be the right thing to do.
Cassius' motivation to oust Caesar is to make sure there is not a king ruling Rome. Cassius wants Rome to remain a republic and therefore, in order to not upset the people by dethroning Caesar, must kill him.
ReplyDeleteBrutus' motivation to oust Caesar relies in the people of Rome and their welfare. He believes that Caesar will become a "serpent" or "climb a ladder and look down on the people of Rome" if he receives the crown. By Brutus commanding the senators to give Caesar a "noble death", it shows his true motivation relies in the people of Rome, not his own desires.
Rhetoric is used in Act I by many characters. Flavius and Marullus have an angry tone towards the people for celebrating Caesar's victory over Pompeii. They put forth that Caesar is no better than the people of Rome and how the people once loved Pompeii. Logos is present in their speeches. Cassius is the "father of rhetoric" as his speeches to Brutus are clever. All three of Aristotle's appeals are present when he talks to Brutus. His tone is sincere in order to convince Brutus Caesar is in the wrong. Cassius puts himself down to build up Brutus' self-confidence and rid Brutus' internal civil war so that he will feel confident in not only joining the conspiracy but directing it.
Brutus' motivation to oust Caesar is the welfare of the people of Rome. He believes with Caesar in power the people will be suppressed by a cruel tyrant. His motivation is revealed during Act II Scene I when Brutus is thinking in private. Brutus essentially says he must be killed for the general welfare not because he has a grudge against him. Cassius' motivation to oust Caesar is his own being. He believes that if Caesar takes the crown his position in Rome will be endangered. Rome will no longer be a republic and will not need senators. Cassius is also motivated by jealousy. In Act I Scene II the audience hears him remind Brutus that Caesar came from the same place as they did. He recounts a story in which he had to save Caesar. Cassius can not fathom why an ordinary man that may be less than him has been elevated to a status similar to a god. During this scene he also tells Brutus that Caesar will become a tyrant as a way to persuade him. He compares Caesar to Brutus and questions which is better. This is his way of showing his jealousy as he does not understand why Caesar is so great.
ReplyDeleteRhetoric is very abundant in Act I. Cassius uses rhetoric when he approaches Brutus during the games. He effectively uses words as a way to get Brutus to agree with the plan. Cassius appeals to pathos when he describes what will become of Rome with Caesar in power. He appeals to pathos when he explains how the people need Brutus. His appeals are effective because the audience sees Brutus begin to think about what has been said. Cassius again uses rhetoric when he speaks with Casca during Act I Scene III. He knows his audience. By knowing this, he appeals to pathos and attempts to make Casca feel less than. His purpose is to get Casca to agree with the plan. Cassius is successful with his persuasion because of his use of rhetoric. In both cases Cassius takes on different outward personas. With Brutus, he is a concerned citizen. With Casca, he is domineering and undermining. Cassius utilizes rhetoric during the entire act as a way to get what he wants.
Cassius' motivation is that Caesar does not like him. Cassius wants to create a conspiracy against Caesar. Brutus' reasoning is that he believes if Caesar gets power he will over turn the republic and all Brutus wants is the welfare of the Roman people. Rhetoric is used in act one through the speeches the characters make when they're alone to express their inner thoughts. It is also used within transitions in the weather from going to the celebration and having a nice sunny day, to Cassius planning his conspiracy and a wild storm begins.
ReplyDeleteCassius' motivation to oust Caesar is that Rome will no longer be under a dictatorship, and they may be able to go back to the normal days as a Republic. Cassius believes that since all of the people love Brutus and Brutus is able to communicate with the people and see through with their wants and needs, Rome will be a safer, happier place for everyone. Brutus' motivation to oust Caesar is that he did not want to role under someone who was not always honest with his people and did not want to help Rome's growth. Brutus knew that Caesar would not be a good ruler because he did not see the people's views and take them into consideration. Caesar did not want to rule as a Republic, and Brutus thought it best for the state of Rome to be ruled under one. This is why Brutus agreed to assist in ousting Caesar.
ReplyDeleteRhetoric is used in Act 1 when Cassius is attempting to persuade Brutus to take the crown instead of Caesar. Cassius is telling Brutus of a time when Caesar is not the "god" he is made out to be. Cassius is persuading Brutus to take the crown by saying he is a stronger willed man. Also, he explains how there is nothing significant about the name "Caesar" and how Brutus is just as important as he. Another example as to how Cassius is trying to persuade Brutus is when he said "O, you and I have heard our fathers say/ There was a Brutus once that would have brook's/ The eternal devil to keep his state in Rome/ As easily as king." These lines are helping explain the point further that Brutus would make a better leader than Caesar, and Brutus would maintain and improve the state of Rome. If Caesar takes the throne, Rome will ultimately be destroyed. This is how rhetoric is used in Act 1.
Cassius believes Caesar does not deserve to be in power under any circumstances. He thinks Caesar is gaining too much power. He compares Caesar to a ladder. Caesar keeps gaining more and more power with each step he takes, and as he gets higher, it will be easier for him to walk all over people. Brutus started the novel as a close friend to Caesar until Cassius plotted Brutus against Ceasar. Ceasar tells Brutus that the people want Brutus to be their ruler, even though this is not entirely true. This is an example of rhetoric. Cassius persuades Brutus to join his movement in ousting Caesar. Cassius throws notes in Brutus' house but makes them seem as though they are written by the people asking for his help in dethroning Caesar. Cassius changes Brutus' look on Caesar completely.
ReplyDeleteCassius and Brutus have separate motives for killing Caesar. Brutus believes he is doing what the Roman people want. Cassius tells Brutus that the people want him to be their leader. He throws notes in Brutus’s window so Brutus thinks the citizens want him instead of Caesar. Brutus does not dislike Caesar, and calls him his friend, but is loyal to Rome and its ideals. Brutus conspires with Cassius because he truly believes it is necessary. Cassius, although, has anterior motives. He sees Caesar as too powerful and envies him. Cassius knows that if Caesar is leader, he can never be. Cassius is driven by jealousy and his need of power. Brutus shows his motives when he admits he fears the people have chosen Caesar as their leader. He also admits he cannot truly see himself and allows Cassius to twist his thoughts. Cassius consistently attacks Caesar throughout Act I. He says that Caesar is no better then him or Brutus. He tells a Brutus a story where Caesar cannot swim well to make him seem weak.
ReplyDeleteRhetoric is used mainly by Cassius in Act I. He uses rhetoric to sway Brutus to help him in the plan. Throughout his speeches he attempts to persuade Brutus by making him believe its what the Romans want. He chooses a time when Brutus is sullen and when the Romans are trying to offer Caesar the crown. Brutus does not want Caesar to have power, making it the perfect opportunity for Cassius to persuade him. He uses pathetic fallacies such as images and the supernatural to make his point.
1. Cassius has a much stronger motivation to outcast Cesar, than Brutus does. Cassius just downright hates Cesar. He believes that Cesar is gaining too much power from the people in will use that power for bad reasons in the future. Cassius says, that Cesar is like a ladder, every step he takes a step up the more power and the more he looks down on people. Brutus was originally good friends with Cesar, in the beginning of the play. He was his right hand man. Cassius first installed the idea of Cesar being bad, into Brutus's mind. Cassius lied to Brutus and told him that all of the people want him to lead instead of Cesar to get him on board of the assassination. Cassius does this by throwing notes supposedly written by the citizens, saying how great he is. Now Brutus once to aluminate Cesar so he can be in power, because he thinks people want him. Brutus believes that Cesar is a great guy but the way he leaves is bad. Therefore, he does not hate Cesar he hates the way he rules.
ReplyDelete2. The biggest rhetoric example, is how Cassius persuades Brutus into turning against Caesar. Cassius starts off by telling Brutus that the people want him in charge more than Cesar. Then he makes up notes that were supposedly written by the people and has someone throw them in Brutus's window. Cassius also tells Brutus that Caesars power is going to get too big and will hurt Rome. This is an example of rhetoric because Cassius persuades British. He takes Brutus's point of view and completely changes it.
Cassius does not want Caesar to have power because he does not want Rome to turn into a dictatorship. If Caesar gains this new level of power, Rome is likely to change to a dictatorship and that is against Cassius' longing. Brutus, on the other hand, struggles on his feelings about Caesar. He is Caesars friend, but it is most important for Rome to receive what they want. Brutus is told by Cassius and also collects letters telling him that Rome favors Brutus before Caesar. This gives Brutus a new incentive to take Caesar out of power. Cassius uses rhetoric the most in Act one as he tries to convince others to join his revolt against Caesar. He uses it most to convince Brutus to go against Caesar. He tells Brutus that everyone wants him to hold the power besides Caesar. This appeals to Brutus as his confidence becomes greater and he wants to defeat Caesar.
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ReplyDeleteCassius is motivated by selfish reasons. He has seen Caesar in states of vulnerability and therefore sees himself to be stronger. Cassius wants to prove his strength by brutally killing Caesar and whoever was his ally. This shows that this conspiracy that Cassius has started is is more personal to him and meant to take his own revenge instead of what is best for his country. Brutus on the other hand chose to conspire against Caesar because he believes it would be better for the Roman people. He believes that during his rise to great power, Caesar will turn his back on the citizens of Rome who, in Brutus's opinion, should be seen as a priority. Brutus believes that Caesar and only Caesar should be killed and in the most "honorable" way possible because he has never had any personal issues with Caesar that would cause him to want revenge.
Cassius uses persuasive tactics and forms alliances with more vulnerable officials to help his conspiracy. He uses rhetoric to convince them that Caesar is incapable of ruling and must be taken out of power before he destroys the stability of Rome.
Cassius' acquires a strong dislike for Caesar. Cassius is bewildered at how the Roman people treat Caesar and doesn't free its alright. He resents the manner that Caesar walks around Rome, acting as if he is a god and is above all the other Romans. "Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world/Like a colossus, and we petty men/Walk under his huge legs and peep about" , in this line Cassius expresses the power that Caesar feels he possess, and feels others are of a lesser man. Brutus' motivation is the worry he feels for Rome. He is worried of what Rome is to become if a leader as powerful as Caesar stays in power. There also is a hint of jealously that Brutus possess. Brutus did all the right things along Caesar, yet Caesar is the one with all the power. "If it be aught toward the general good/Set honor in one eye and death i' the other/And I will look on both indifferently." Brutus only wants what is best for the Romans, and in order the do this he is persuaded that killing Caesar is the best way of doing so.
ReplyDeleteCassius uses rhetoric in Act I by convincing Brutus to join his conspiracy. Cassius even does this by talking down on himself. He even acts as if he is no good of a person and for Brutus to be persuaded by him is an honor. "I am glad that my weak words/Have struck but thus much show of fire from Brutus." Cassius flatters Brutus by expressing how fond of him he is and that he thinks Caesar's name is no better the Brutus'. "Sound them, it doth become the mouth as well;/Weigh them, is as heavy;conjure with 'em."
Cassius' motivation to oust Ceasar was his jealousy and greed for power. He does not believe that Ceasar is deserving of ruling Rome. He states, "What trash is Rome, what rubbish, and what offal when it serves for the base matter to illuminate so vile a thing as Caesar!” while he is convincing Brutus to join his side, which shows his greed of Ceasar.
ReplyDeleteBrutus' motivation to oust Ceasar is for the good of Rome. He believes that Ceasar is not capable of ruling, and that Ceasar's rule may lead to the downfall of Rome. He knows Ceasar will not back down, so the only option is to kill him. He states that although he loves Ceasar, he loves Rome more. He shows his reasoning by saying, "I know no personal cause to spurn at him. But for the general".
Cassius uses rhetoric in Act 1 Scene 2 when he is trying to convince Brutus to conspire with him. He appeals to Brutus though pathos and logos. He appeals through pathos by telling Brutus that he needs to be the one to save Rome and that the people of Rome want him to lead them instead of Ceasar. This appeals to Brutus' emotions because he loves Rome and his father was a great leader of Rome. Cassius uses rhetoric to appeal through logos by telling him that all though Ceasar is treated like a god, he is not anything extraordinary. Cassius explains how he had to save Ceasar from drowning, and when Ceasar had a fever in Spain, he cried for something to drink. This tells Brutus it is not logical to have someone like Ceasar rule Rome.
Cassius' motive: He is still holding a grudge from when they were back in Spain.
ReplyDeleteBrutus' motive: He wants the best for the people of Rome and Cassius has convinced him that Caesar means trouble.
Rhetoric is shown through Ethos with Caesar telling Antony what to do and him doing it just because Caesar told him to. It is also shown through Pathos, first with Marullus calling the citizens blocks, stones, and senseless things; secondly with Cassius trying to persuade Brutus to kill Caesar, he does this by asking what is wrong and telling him that his father wouldn't approve of Caesar. And finally, through Logos, Cassius tells Brutus that his father wouldn't approve of "the eternal devil ruling Rome" then Brutus says yeah I'll think about it.
In Act 1, Cassius' main motivation to get rid of Caesar is simply jealousy. The entire time while he and Brutus are talking when the sporting event was going on, he was just going off about how Caesar is just like any other ordinary person; "I was born free as Caesar, so were you; We both have fed as well, and we can both Endure the winter's cold as well as he."Brutus and Caesar: what should be in that 'Caesar'? Why should that name be sounded more than yours? Write them together, yours is as fair a name; Sound them, it doth become the mouth as well; Weigh them, it is as heavy.." To put it simply, Cassius is tired of all the fame glory and praise that Caesar gets from the people of Rome, and in this Act he decides to put a plan to action to either "..shake him, or worse days endure" (being as they will get him off of the 'throne' he is on now, or he will suffer the consequences.)
ReplyDeleteBrutus doesn't really in this Act have a particular motivation to 'oust' Caesar.. when he was talking to Cassius during the sporting event and there had been a loud shout, "What means this shouting? I do fear the people choose Caesar for their king." when Cassius had asked him that by what he just said he must not want it to happen, Brutus responds "I would not, Cassius, yet I love him well..." meaning he doesn't want it to happen but he is Caesar's good friend, his 'main man', he has to be supportive of his friend no matter what right? Towards the end of their chat, Brutus asks Cassius to not try and convince him anymore, for he would think of what had already been said, but tells Cassius to "..chew upon this: Brutus had rather be a villager Than to repute himself as a son of Rome Under these hard conditions as this time Is like to lay upon us." Basically saying that he himself would rather be a villager and give up his noble position rather than to fall under the control of this Caesar as a king of Rome, but under the current stress in that time it was likely to happen in the future.
Cassius' motive to kill Caesar is out of envy. Cassius concurs that Caesar is treated like a god even though he is merely a man that is no better than Brutus or himself. He feels that Caesar has too much power. Cassius feels that with that kind of power, he will hurt Rome. Cassius believes that he must have Brutus as a member of the conspirators. Cassius knew he needed Brutus because he had a reputation of honesty and persuasive skills that would be needed once the assassination took place. In addition, Brutus was known for his logical, reasoning and strong oratorical skills. Cassius also kills Ceasar out of the fear for what life could be under king Ceasar's rule, and how it affects him and the privileges he has.
ReplyDeleteEven though Brutus needed heavily convincing, he agreed to be the leader of the conspirators. Brutus killed Caesar for a sense of civic duty, not because of greed or envy. He feels that under King Caesar's rule, the republic will be overturned.
Rhetoric is the art of persuasion, or basically the art of getting people to do what you want or think what you want, and is used during Act I. An example of rhetoric in Act I is when Cassius convincing Brutus that Caesar is trying to turn Rome into a monarchy. Cassius persuades Brutus with personal praising, and forged notes for Brutus. All this is used so that Brutus sides with Cassius. Instead of using logic, Cassius uses his emotion in order for him to get what he wants.
Cassius' motivation to oust Caesar is more personal than Brutus' motivation. Cassius wants to remove Caesar because he resents him. He describes Caesar as a weak man that is not fit to rule Rome. He thinks Caesar is no different from any other man and that he doe not understand why Caesar is looked up to as a godlike figure. Cassius knows that Caesar does not trust him and that adds to his hatred. In one of his lines, Cassius states "Caesar doth bear me hard" which translates to say that Caesar is holding a grudge against Cassius and he is aware of that. Brutus only first thought of ousting Caesar when Cassius planted the idea into his head. Brutus and Caesar are friends so he doesn't have any personal reason to want to remove him. When Cassius tells Brutus that the citizens would rather have him in charge he joins the conspirators. He is only removing Caesar because he believes it will benefit the people.
ReplyDeleteRhetoric is used in Act 1 by Cassius to persuade Brutus of Caesar's inability to rule. Cassius's purpose is to turn Brutus against Caesar and he does this when they are alone together. He tells Brutus that all Caesar wants is power as Romes showers him with attention making it seem as if that's all he wants. Cassius leads Brutus to believe that Caesar does not care about the public and only himself. This also occurs right as Caesar is offered the crown three times. Rhetoric can be used in the form of trickery and that's how Cassius uses it against Brutus. He devised a plan to write notes to Brutus saying that he should be the ruler of Rome and made it seem as if the citizens had written them. He manipulates Brutus into thinking that Rome needs him to remove Caesar from power.
Cassius is motivated to oust Caesar because he is jealous of Caesar's status. Cassius believes that the people are worshiping a man they see to be a god who is actually not. Cassius stated that Caesar could barely swim in the Tiber River and required rescue from Cassius. Caesar also got sick once and became weak and frail. Brutus is motivated to oust Caesar because he believes that is what is best for the people. Brutus also wants to uphold Rome's current government. With Cassius sending Brutus false letters from the people about how they want Brutus to be the ruler, Brutus feels the need to carry out the people's wants.
ReplyDeleteRhetoric is used throughout Act 1 through the use of Aristotle's Appeals. In Scene 2 of Act 1 Cassius appeals to both logos and pathos. Cassius appeals to logos when he talks about how Caesar, who people look to as a god, required help from Cassius because he was unable to swim well in the Tiber River. Cassius also speaks of how Caesar became ill while in Spain. He says why should a weak man be able to get ahead of the rest of the world and appear as the victor all by himself. Cassius also appeals to pathos. He appeals to pathos by speaking to Brutus of the importance of names. He says what's so special about the name "Caesar"? "Caesar" and "Brutus" look and sound just as good as each other. Cassius does this to try to convince Brutus that he should replace Caesar because he is just as good, if not better than Caesar.
Cassius and Brutus opinions differ because Cassius motivation for killing Caesar was only based on his jealously of Caesar's power and his hunger to take it for himself while Brutus motivation for killing Caesar came from his troubled thoughts of potential problems for Rome by crowning Caesar. For instance while convincing Brutus to join the conspiracy, Cassius complained, "In awe of such a thing as myself./I was born free as Caesar , so were you.../The troubled Tiber chafing with her shores,/Caesar said to me "Dearest thou, Cassius, now/ Leap in with me into this angry flood.../ Acounted as I was, I plunged/ And bade him follow. So indeed he did.../ But ere we could arrive the point proposed,/ Caesar cried, "Help me, Cassius or I sink!"(|,ii,96-111). This reveals that Cassius was bitter of Caesar's power holding this moment of weakness into account for how strong a ruler Caesar would be since he explained how how Brutus and himself were just as honorable as Casear. Brutus on the other hand was not power hungry as Cassius, so he just wanted the best for Rome when he states he doesn't want Caesar to be king(although he was his friend)because it would not be good for Rome. This concept of Brutus reasoning the conspiracy, being for the best , appeared again when Brutus disagreed and did not want to kill Mark Antony with Caesar when he reasoned it would be too murderous rather than his preferred noble perspectitive. Brutus opinion differed from Cassius because Brutus wished to remain noble since he was not doing this for himself. In all Cassius motivation for killing Caesar was driven by his envy and selfish gain ,but Brutus motivation for killing Caesar he reasoned was for Rome's best interest.
ReplyDeleteRhetoric in Julius Caesar appears to gather more people to the conspiracy, so Cassius persuades Brutus to join for his own personal gain of ridding Rome of Caesar's power, Brutus persuades the other conspirators away from a murderous slaughter for his gain of staying noble in the conspiracy. For example, Cassius's speech appeals to logos because he reasons that Brutus and himself are just as qualified to be crowned and reasons that time in Tiber River shows how Caesar will also be weak as a ruler. Brutus then considers the conspiracy since it could be better for Rome. Brutus's speech to the conspirators appeals to pathos since he reasons that they would not want to be seen as murders to the public- rather they would wish to be praised. So rhetoric was used in the conspiracy to accomplish it the easiest with the public opinion.
Cassius is motivated by jealously to oust Caesar because he believes that he gained too much power and attention. When both Cassius and Caesar were in the Tiber River during a storm, they had to fight the strong current. Caesar was unable to swim out of the current and nearly drowns until Cassius saves him. He grabbed “the great Caesar” out of the river, although Caesar is given all of the attention. Therefore, Cassius attempts to influence Brutus, or Caesar’s friend, into believing that all of the people want him to be the leader instead of Caesar. Cassius throws false letters from the Roman people through Brutus’ window. He manipulates Brutus into thinking that he should have the crown instead of Caesar. This motivates Brutus with his integrity because he wants to protect Rome’s government. He plots against Caesar, his dear friend, only because he wants to be honorable to all of the Roman people. He does not plan to assassinate Caesar because of envy or greed like all of the other ones who plot against him. Therefore, Brutus believes he is benefiting Rome and is motivated by honor.
ReplyDeleteIn Act l, rhetoric is used through Aristotle’s Appeals through Cassius in the second scene. Cassius appeals to both pathos and logos. Cassius appeals to pathos because he began to speak with Brutus about the significance of names. He asks what the difference between the names Brutus and Caesar are and comes to the conclusion that they are essentially the same. Cassius continues to attempt to convince Brutus that he should be the leader instead of Caesar. Cassius also appeals to logos because everyone looks to Caesar as if he were a god. When both Cassius and Caesar were swimming in the Tiber River, Caesar was unable to swim in the current. Cassius had to save Caesar from the current and he received no attention unlike the attention Caesar received. Cassius also states that when Caesar was in Spain he was ill, and that a weak man should not be on top of the world. Therefore, Act l presents rhetoric in scene two.
Cassius motivation is driven by jealously. At the beginning of Act 1 he immediately shows his jealously towards Ceasar through his rhetoric and actions. He tore of the wreaths and gifts layed upon Cesar's statue . Also he talked to a very loyal roman and Cesar loving cword on how their love for him is foolish and naive. They used to praise Pompeii and cherish him but as soon as Cesar beats him in battle they cherish Ceasar instead. Cassius tried to pursue the crowd on what he thought that they made a pitiful mistake.
ReplyDeleteBurtus motivation is that he wants to be in charge like his father was, almost like he wants to carry on the "family tradition". He wants to outshine his father and show that to the people of Rome. He used rhetoric to his advantage in this case but against him self. He turned him self into once a Cesar follower into now a pro Cesar death. He pursued himself , with Cassius help, to turn on Cesar and show Rome that the second guy in charge isn't second anymore.
Cassius' acquires a strong dislike for Caesar. Cassius is bewildered at how the Roman people treat Caesar and doesn't feel it is right. He resents the manner that Caesar walks around Rome, acting as if he is a god and he is above all the other Romans. "Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world /Like a Colossus, and we petty me / Walk under his huge legs and peep about." Cassius expresses the power that Caesar feels he posses, and feels others are of a lesser man. Brutus' motivation is the worry he feels for Rome. He is worried of what Rome is to become if a leader as powerful as Caesar stays in power. There also is a hint that killing Caesar is the best way of doing so.
ReplyDeleteCassius uses rhetoric is Act 1 by convincing Brutus to join the conspiracy. Cassius even does this by talking down on himself. He even acts as if he is no good of a person and for Brutus to be persuaded by him is an honor.
Brutus' motivation to oust Caesar by his humor because he has to put the good of Rome above his personal interests. Brutus likes Caesar unlike Cassius. Cassius' motivation to oust Caesar thinks that Caesar isn't able to physically defend himself against enemies and they will recognize that.
ReplyDeleteRhetoric used in Act 1 is when Brutus and Cassius can never agree on anything. They have opposite views and are always arguing with each other.
Brutus' motivation to oust Caesar by his humor because he has to put the good of Rome above his personal interests. Brutus likes Caesar unlike Cassius. Cassius' motivation to oust Caesar thinks that Caesar isn't able to physically defend himself against enemies and they will recognize that.
ReplyDeleteRhetoric used in Act 1 is when Brutus and Cassius can never agree on anything. They have opposite views and are always arguing with each other.
Brutus' motivation to oust Caesar by his humor because he has to put the good of Rome above his personal interests. Brutus likes Caesar unlike Cassius. Cassius' motivation to oust Caesar thinks that Caesar isn't able to physically defend himself against enemies and they will recognize that.
ReplyDeleteRhetoric used in Act 1 is when Brutus and Cassius can never agree on anything. They have opposite views and are always arguing with each other.
Cassius throughout act one is highly motivated to take down Caesar. Cassius is merely jealous of all the power Caesar has. He also does not like how much the people favor Caesar so much, he feels that all the attention he gets is not necessary. It also makes him mad that he keeps rejecting the power that is asked of him, he feels he is doing this to get more people on his side. On the other hand, Brutus is doing this for the good of the people. Brutus does not have as much of a problem with Caesar as Cassius does. Brutus is more worried about the well being of the town and making sure everything is run efficiently.
ReplyDeleteThe rhetoric of act 1 has to deal with Cassius. Cassius talks strategecally and does sly things. The way he talks to Brutus trying to convince him that Caesar is bad and that he is no good for there society. But he does this in a way that makes it seem like Cassius cares about Brutus and all the towns people. He also writes notes from "the townspeople" and sends them to brutus trying to trick him into believing that the towns people are starting to hate Caesar.
Cassius throughout act one is highly motivated to take down Caesar. Cassius is merely jealous of all the power Caesar has. He also does not like how much the people favor Caesar so much, he feels that all the attention he gets is not necessary. It also makes him mad that he keeps rejecting the power that is asked of him, he feels he is doing this to get more people on his side. On the other hand, Brutus is doing this for the good of the people. Brutus does not have as much of a problem with Caesar as Cassius does. Brutus is more worried about the well being of the town and making sure everything is run efficiently.
ReplyDeleteThe rhetoric of act 1 has to deal with Cassius. Cassius talks strategecally and does sly things. The way he talks to Brutus trying to convince him that Caesar is bad and that he is no good for there society. But he does this in a way that makes it seem like Cassius cares about Brutus and all the towns people. He also writes notes from "the townspeople" and sends them to brutus trying to trick him into believing that the towns people are starting to hate Caesar.
Cassius throughout act one is highly motivated to take down Caesar. Cassius is merely jealous of all the power Caesar has. He also does not like how much the people favor Caesar so much, he feels that all the attention he gets is not necessary. It also makes him mad that he keeps rejecting the power that is asked of him, he feels he is doing this to get more people on his side. On the other hand, Brutus is doing this for the good of the people. Brutus does not have as much of a problem with Caesar as Cassius does. Brutus is more worried about the well being of the town and making sure everything is run efficiently.
ReplyDeleteThe rhetoric of act 1 has to deal with Cassius. Cassius talks strategecally and does sly things. The way he talks to Brutus trying to convince him that Caesar is bad and that he is no good for there society. But he does this in a way that makes it seem like Cassius cares about Brutus and all the towns people. He also writes notes from "the townspeople" and sends them to brutus trying to trick him into believing that the towns people are starting to hate Caesar.
Brutus' motivation to oust Caesar by his humor because he has to put the good of Rome above his personal interests. Brutus likes Caesar unlike Cassius. Cassius' motivation to oust Caesar thinks that Caesar isn't able to physically defend himself against enemies and they will recognize that.
ReplyDeleteRhetoric used in Act 1 is when Brutus and Cassius can never agree on anything. They have opposite views and are always arguing with each other.
Cassius wants to oust caesar because he believes that Caesar isnt as mighty as people think. He talks about how Caesar begged for help. When he was sick he cried to Cassius for a drink instead of manning up. Brutus wants to oust Caesar because he believes he would be a better ruler. Brutus thinks he would be able to bring the people of Rome more pride than Caesar does.
ReplyDeleteRhetoric is used when Cassius and Brutus agree to disagree. They have the same view on wanting to out rule and kill Caesar but the way they want to achieve that is different. Brutus doesn't want to be as brutal as Cassius but since Cassius needs Brutus, he agrees with everything he says.
Brutus' motivation to oust Caesar by his humor because he has to put the good of Rome above his personal interests. Brutus likes Caesar unlike Cassius. Cassius' motivation to oust Caesar thinks that Caesar isn't able to physically defend himself against enemies and they will recognize that.
ReplyDeleteRhetoric used in Act 1 is when Brutus and Cassius can never agree on anything. They have opposite views and are always arguing with each other.
Brutis is torn on the topic of ousting Caesar. He is eventually persuaded and has the motivation of bettering Rome. The notes he finds in his room all with the same message and the constant persuasion from Cassius led to him thinking that's the people of Rome want him to lead them out of Casear. Cassis motivation to oust Casear is that he wants to benefit from Casears deth. He wants to come into power, and the only way to gain power is by having Casear be gone. Rhetoric is used in most of the arguments between Cassis and Brutis. Cassis uses Retoric to persuade Brutis to his side with having presence of ethos pathos and logos. Brutis has his way over Cassis. Cassis used Rhetoric in the first argument to persuade Brutis to oust Casear in act 1 scene 2. He uses Brutis father as an example to persuade Brutis.
ReplyDeleteCassius' motivation to oust Caesar is for his down right hatred towards him. He also believes that Caesar is gaining too much power too quickly, and with that power he will only empower himself more. The people of Rome won't benefit and Cassius wants to get rid of Caesar before this happens. Cassius explains this by describing the hatching of a serpent egg and it growing older. Brutus' motivation comes from within Cassius. Brutus, being Caesar's right hand man has no intentions of taking over, but Cassius plants the seed that the people want Brutus. Making false notes supposedly written by the pimple are sent to Brutus by Cassius so Brutus gains motivation as well. Brutus wants to to take over the thrown not because he believes Caesar is a bad person, he doesn't agree with the way he leads.
ReplyDeleteRhetoric is used in Act I by Cassius more than anyone else. He persuades Brutus into believing that he should be the next great leader, and that Caesar is going to become evil. Cassius uses rhetoric to change Brutus' point of view and opinion on the way Caesar runs the people.
In Julius Caesar, Cassius is a conspirator. He absolutely hates the ways the Roman people treat Caesar. He hates the way that Caesar acts like a god to around the people. This causes a motivation to oust him. In the play, he says lines such as "Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world /Like a Colossus, and we petty men / Walk under his huge legs and peep about". These lines are Cassius' perspective on how Caesar is to the people. Also, another conspirator is Brutus. Brutus, a close friend of Caesar, plans to stab him in the back. He fears in the people choosing Caesar as king. "What means this shouting? I do fear the people choose Caesar for their king. Ay, do you fear it? Then must I think you would not have it so. I would not, Cassius, yet I love him well." Both of these men believes that he is gaining too much power from the people that he will use for bad reasons in the future. "Caesar is like a ladder, every step he takes up the more power and the more he looks down on people."
ReplyDeleteRhetoric used in act 1 is when Cassius persuades Brutus into turning against Caesar. He starts when he tells Brutus that the people want him to be in power more than Caesar. Cassius then makes up notes that were supposed to be written by people and throws them in Brutus's window. He also tells him that Caesars power will get too big and hurt Rome. This rhetoric is a prime example because he takes Brutus's point of view and completely changes it.
In scene two of act one the rhetoric is clear in a speech given by Caesar. In this speech ethos is prominent, especially in these lines "I rather tell thee what is to be fear'd than what I fear, for always I am Caesar." He is clearly using his name to enforce his authority. Cassius's drive to oust Caesar comes from jealousy and the belief that he is not good for Rome. Brutus on the other hand is convinced by Cassius and is talked into doing it. Brutus is very easy to persuade.
ReplyDeleteBrutis is torn on the topic of ousting Caesar. He is eventually persuaded and has the motivation of bettering Rome. The notes he finds in his room all with the same message and the constant persuasion from Cassius led to him thinking that's the people of Rome want him to lead them out of Casear. Cassis motivation to oust Casear is that he wants to benefit from Casears deth. He wants to come into power, and the only way to gain power is by having Casear be gone. Rhetoric is used in most of the arguments between Cassis and Brutis. Cassis uses Retoric to persuade Brutis to his side with having presence of ethos pathos and logos. Brutis has his way over Cassis. Cassis used Rhetoric in the first argument to persuade Brutis to oust Casear in act 1 scene 2. He uses Brutis father as an example to persuade Brutis.
ReplyDeleteCassius’ incentive to oust Caesar is driven by his jealousy. Caesar’s elevation of fame and power causes him to gain more popularity than previous leaders of Rome, yet Cassius does not believe he is worthy of such power. Cassius views Caesar as weak and unworthy of the title as a ruler. He refers to Caesar as “a thing” showing his lack of respect for him. Cassius recaps to Brutus the time Caesar complained like a little girl while he was sick and how he saved Caesar from drowning, yet now he has to bow down to Caesar. Cassius does not believe Caesar should be treated as like a god by the citizen’s of Rome, but he is. Brutus’s motivation to oust Caesar is driven by his desire for power. Cassius compares Brutus to Caesar multiple times, stating how Brutus is the better candidate as ruler. Despite how close Brutus is to Caesar he ponders the idea of joining the conspiracy and killing Caesar. This conveys Brutus’s willing to kill a friend to gain power.
ReplyDeleteIn Act 1 of Julius Caesar, examples of rhetoric are used. In Cassius’ speeches to persuade Brutus to join the conspiracy, ethos, pathos, and logos are all present. Ethos is present when Cassius compares Brutus’s name to Caesar’s. Cassius clarifies Brutus’s social status, stating that he and Caesar should be equal. This causes Brutus’s social standing and credibility to be questioned. In the comparison pathos is also present. Cassius appeals to Brutus’s emotions by making him reflect on the idea that Caesar is in a higher standing than him, causing Brutus to feel mistreated and betrayed. Logos is present when Cassius retells his experiences with Caesar. When Cassius tells of how weak Caesar is and has a lack of power to take care of himself, it cause Brutus to question how will be able to rule an empire.
Cassius is motivated to oust Caesar because he is jealous of him and believes he has gained too much power and attention. When Cassius and Caesar were in the strong currents of the Tiber River during a storm, Caesar had to rely on Cassius to save him. Cassius attempts to persuade Brutus that he is worthy of wearing the crown and everyone else feels the same way. Cassius throws letters into Brutus' window that are falsely from the Roman people. This manipulates Brutus into thinking he is fit for wearing the crown and Rome. This motivates Brutus into ousting Caesar because he now feels it is his duty to protect the Roman government. Even though Caesar is a close friend of his, he wants to be honorable and protect the Roman people. All the other conspirators want to assassinate Caesar due to envy and greed, while Brutus believes this will benefit Rome and is motivated by honor and integrity.
ReplyDeleteIn Act I, rhetoric is present through Aristotle's Appeals, spoken by Cassius in Scene 2. Cassius appeals to pathos because he began to talk about the importance of people's names. Cassius persuades Brutus that there really is no difference between the names "Caesar" and "Brutus". Cassius also appeals to logos in his speech because everyone treats Caesar as a god. He brings up the story of him and Caesar in the Tiber River when there was rough currents. Caesar was unable to swim in the current, so Cassius had to save Caesar. Although he saved his life, Cassius never received as much attention as him in his lifetime. Cassius also states that Caesar was in Spain at one point and was ill. He points out that a weak man should not be the "god" of the world, which makes Caesar unfit for the crown.
Cassius wants to kill Caesar to get the power out of his hands. He's doing this, because he fears that Caesar is becoming to powerful and will forget them, even though Caesar refused the crown 3 times. Caesar never even did anything wrong or act unjustly, yet Cassius begins a conspiracy to oust him and while they're at it, everyone else that could gain power, including Antony. Cassius is going for blood while Brutus is going for honor. He wants Caesar to die honorably and more for the good of the people. "Let us be sacrificers, not butchers" he says. He's not doing it from anger and hatred, but for the roman republic.
ReplyDeleteRhetoric is an important part of act 1. The way Cassius speaks to Brutus is important. Cassius wants Brutus in on his conspiracy against Caesar, but if he came right out and said that, Brutus would have said no and stayed away from him. Cassius needed Brutus to let his guard down. He did so by telling Brutus that he is greatly admired by all of Rome and everyone, except Caesar, wanted him to lead. He goes on to say how Caesar will accept the crown and forget about them. The way Cassius says all of this persuaded Brutus to think it over and slowly change his mind about Caesar; becoming accepting of the conspiracy.
Basically Cassius wants to oust Caesar with the hatred he has towards him. Cassius thinks that Caesar has to much power. He does not like how the people all like Caesar and that he is in power. Cassius is acting more rather selfish he cares more about Caesar and the power he has, and Brutus is more about about the people in the town, and everyone in it. The rhetoric used in act 1 is, how Cassius is persuading Brutus into thinking that he should be the leader not Caesar. Rhetoric is being used to change what Brutus thinks about Caesar and him being a leader.
ReplyDeleteCassius motivation to kill Caesar is that he and other senators are worried that the people of Rome are giving Caesar to much power.Cassius wants to kill Caesar so he will not become king of Rome. Brutus' motivation to kill Caesar is he fears that Caesar will become like the previous king of Rome and he wasn't very fair to the people or government of Rome. Brutus said this when Cassius is trying to persuade him to try to kill Caesar. Rhetoric in act 1 is used most by Cassius and Brutus because they are always arguing on which way or who should help them kill Caesar. They are always commenting on each others plans and trying to change the way the plans will lead to Caesars' death.
ReplyDeleteCassius loves Rome. He thinks that Caesar, though a good man, is falling into too much power. He might also have a personal goal of obtaining power, but even if this is true, he supports Brutus taking power. Brutus has personal motives. The conspirators purposefully try to make him assume he has a lot of influence in the politicking of the new government. He is persuaded to join only after he secures his spot of power in the new government. To me, this shows a personal motive.
ReplyDeleteRhetoric is used by Cassius especially. He down plays the importance of some people, hypes some people up that shouldn't be, and works everything towards his favor through words.
Cassius was extremely selfish in his desire to oust Caesar. He does not like his falling popularity, and Caesar's growing popularity. Cassius wants the power and popularity Caesar has. Brutus, however, has more noble reasons. Even though he only joins the conspirators after he is ensured a place in the New Rome, it is because he wants to ensure that Rome continues in the mindset of a republic. He wants Rome to remain a republic, and he sees Caesar as standing in the way of that.
ReplyDeleteRhetoric is used when Cassius is getting Brutus. Cassius reminds Brutus of his father's accomplishments, and tells him that his father would have never let Rome fall. This is an appeal to Brutus' logic and emotion.