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Mastering Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasion in Julius Caesar

In "Julius Caesar," Mark Antony exemplifies the power of rhetoric, expertly manipulating the crowd's emotions and actions with his eloquence. This short overview explores the fundamentals of rhetoric and its three appeals: ethos (morality), pathos (emotions), and logos (logic). Through the lens of Antony's speeches, we examine how these elements, along with irony, shape persuasive communication. Engage in group discussions to analyze Antony’s techniques and their impact on the audience, reinforcing our understanding of this ancient art in a modern context.

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Mastering Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasion in Julius Caesar

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  1. Rhetoric (The Short Version) English 112

  2. In Julius Caesar… • Mark Anthony is a master of manipulating the crowd with his words—he knows just what to say to get people riled up • In other words, he is a master of rhetoric

  3. Rhetoric • The art of oratory, especially the persuasive use of language to influence the thoughts and actions of listeners • From Middle English rethorik / Old French rethorique / Latin rhetorica / Greek rhetorike / Greek rhetorikos / Greek rhetor

  4. Three Basic Appeals • According to Aristotle, there are three basic modes of rhetoric: ethos, pathos, and logos • Ethos = morality • “Do the right thing” • Pathos = emotions • “Do what feels right” • Logos = logic/reason • “Do what makes sense”

  5. Other Techniques In JC • Irony: when you expect one thing and get another—or, in this case, when you say one thing and mean another • This is used brilliantly in Jonathan Swift’s “A Modest Proposal”

  6. Modern Rhetorician

  7. Group Work • In groups, go through Antony’s speeches in Act III, scene II, and look for ethos, pathos, and logos, as well as irony • After some time we’ll discuss as a class

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