How Does Antony Use Ethos In Brutus Caesar

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What do Brutus’ and Antony’s use of literary devices tell the reader about their personalities and their intentions?

Brutus and Antony both use literary devices like repetition, pathos, ethos, logos, and irony. In his funeral speech for Caesar, Antony over uses pathos t gain the emotional support of the plebeians. Antony says, “My heart is in the coffin there with Caesar. And I must pause till it come back to me” (Shakespeare lll.ii.104) This illustrates how Antony’s over use of pathos supports his sneaking and conniving personality. This also portrays Antony’s evil intentions for the future. Brutus uses logos to gain the support of the Plebeians. He supports his actions with logical reasons. In his speech brutus says, “Had you rather Caesar

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