The Dual Roles of Marc Antony

The Dual Roles of Marc Antony “I come not, friends, to steal away your hearts; I am no orator as Brutus is;” says Marc Antony during his famous persuasion of the Plebeians at the Forum, “But (as you know me all) a plain blunt man.” This couldn’t be further from the truth. Throughout Act III in the famous Shakespearian play, Julius Caesar, Marc Antony is notorious for using his cunning speaking skills that give …showed first 75 words of 591 total…

…showed last 75 words of 591 total…s oration added so much emotion to the Plebeians that they will overthrow Brutus? Marc Antony shows keenness that can aid in portraying more than one role in the play, Julius Caesar. He is able to come across as a proud supporter of Brutus while also turning the people against the Roman murderer of Caesar. This makes the reader unsure of the fate of Brutus and whether or not Marc Antony will prevail. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**