Question

BRUTUS: Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman? If any, speak; for him have I offended. Who is here so vile that will not love his country? William Shakespeare, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar What rhetorical appeal is Brutus using in this passage from Act III, scene ii of Julius Caesar?

Answer 1

The rethorical appeal used by Brutus in Act III scene ii of Julius Caesar is pathos.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this speech, Brutus explains the reasons why he had to kill Julius Caesar. He talks to the audience about the love he feels for Julius Caesar but also of the love for Rome, which in the end was greater and led him to choose. His aim is to create an emotional response in the audience by persuading them that his actions were right.