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Would not Mark Anthony's speech over the dead body of Caesar, had it been uttered, have moved the Roman populace as it moves the spectator when the play is acted, or the solitary reader in his closet?
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “Would not Mark Anthony's speech over the dead body of Caesar, had it been uttered, have moved the Roman populace as it…”
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He poses a rhetorical question about the emotional impact of Mark Anthony's speech, suggesting it would resonate deeply whether heard live or read.
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