The Power of The Spoken Word.
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... The Power of The Spoken Word The speeches made by Mark Antony and Brutus were to influence the Roman crowed at Caesar's funeral. They begin by using similar language. Brutus starts by saying "Romans, countrymen and lovers, hear me for my cause, and be silent that you may hear". Brutus quietens them and asks them to pay close attention and believe what he is going to tell them. He speaks of his own love for Caesar, but his great love for Rome. Caesar's ambition, despite his noble qualities, would have made slaves and traitors. He tells the crowd to believe him "believe me......may believe": believe me, because you know that I am of honour; and remember that I am honourable, and therefore you may believe me. Mark Antony used similar words "Friends, Romans, countrymen lend me your ears" but his effect was different on the crowd. He was polite and he














