BRUTUS: If there be any in this assembly, any dear friend of
Caesar's, to him I say
that Brutus' love to Caesar
was no less than his. If then that friend demand
why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer:
--Not that I loved Caesar
less, but that I loved
Rome more.
Had you rather Caesar were living and
die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to live
all free men? As Caesar loved me, I weep
for
him;
as he was fortunate, I rejoice at it, as he was
valiant, I honor him: but, as he was ambitious, I
slew him. There is tears for his love, joy for his
fortune, honor for his valor, and death for his
ambition.
Who is here so base that would be a
bondman? If any, speak-for him have I offended.
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? If any, speak-
for him have I offended. I pause for a reply.
Which statement best shows Brutus attempt to appeal to his audience