During speeches, people use certain rhetorical devices with the intention of achieving a certain result. In Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, Mark Antony stands on the steps of the Capitoline Hill and addresses his fellow citizens of Rome. He speaks of the demerits of Brutus on March 15, 44 BC in the Capitoline Hill of Rome, immediately after Brutus had murdered a beloved ruler. In his speech, Antony urges the Romans to recognize the merits of Julius Caesar and Brutus and the immoral act of the conspirator, all while adopting the persona of an emotional friend of the people. At the beginning of his speech, Mark Antony establishes a friendly persona while creating a feeling of urgency for revolt. He begins by addressing the crowd as “Friends, Romans, fellow countrymen” (JC 3.2.74). After listening to Brutus' persuasive speech, Mark Antony realizes that he must appeal to the audience through a different approach to gain supporters. Antony specifically uses an informal "Friends" to unify himself with the Romans, which provides the Romans with a sense of trustworthiness towards the stranger who will destroy the reputation of a beloved general. Furthermore, Antony leaves out the “e” in “Amici, romani, comnazionali” (JC 3.2.74). Antony uses asyndeton and omits the conjunction between “Romans, fellow countrymen” to create a rushing pace and a feeling of urgency because he needs the audience to understand that Brutus is a villain. Furthermore, he uses asyndeto to demonstrate to the audience that friendship is a pressing matter, which further strengthens the audience's trust in Antonio. To conclude his introduction, Mark Antony asks the audience to lend him an ear (JC 3.2.74). However, he does not literally mean that they should take off their ears and lend them to him, but instead uses it to... middle of paper... purpose is to rebel the public, so by refusing to read the will, Antonio creates the climax of his speech and lights a fire in the crowd. After building the foundation of his justification, Mark Antony returns to his relationship with the people and concludes his speech with an unforgettable stunt that guarantees a specific outcome. Mark Antony's oration has a huge impact on the Romans due to its effectiveness and variety of moves. He uses the death of a beloved ruler to his advantage by evoking emotions, which allows Antony to persuade the audience to believe that Brutus and the conspirators are gruesome beings. Mark Antony manages to make the citizens of Rome rebel against Brutus and the other conspirators. Works Cited Shakespeare, William. “The tragedy of Julius Caesar”. Elements of Literature: Kylene Beers. Austin: Holt, 2009. 842-963. Press.