Drake Faso Cassius Loves Ethos

In William Shakespeares, Julius Caesar, Cassius Uses the rhetorical appeal of ethos to persuade his counter part, Brutus. While Cassius is introducing his argument to Brutus he gets the point across that he has done no wrong to Brutus, Be not jealous on me, gentle Brutus. Were I a common laugher, or did use to stale with ordinary oaths my love to every new protesteror if you know that I profess myself in banqueting to all the rout, then hold me dangerous(1.2.74-80) This highlights that Cassius is using ethos to persuade Brutus, in that he is boosting his credentials. He is literally telling Brutus that if you see me do you wrong then hold me accountable and assume I am dangerous, but I have done no wrong so do not fear. Also, When Cassius it telling a story about how he saves Caesar he compares himself to, Aeneas, our great ancestor, Did from the flames of Troy upon his shoulder The old Anchises bear, so from the waves of Tiber Did I the Tired Caesar(1.2.114-117). By comparing himself to a Greek mythological character who founded Rome, he is effectively telling Brutus that he is myth, or god like and to be held to a higher standard. Also, this foils Caesar as a weak character who relies on the help of Cassius. Lastly, Cassius depicts himself as Brutuss mirror, I, your glass, Will modestly discover to yourself That of yourself which you yet know not of (1.2.71-73). Cassius is convincing Brutus that he is the only one who would offer a good reflection of Brutus. Also, he is telling Brutus that he will learn more about him then he himself could know. In sum, Cassius uses ethos to boost his credentials in Brutuss eyes and persuade him.