Parallel Structures in Brutus’s speech

Diagram 1

 

 

Not(a denial item)

that I loved Caesar less

but(a correction item but in the context of denial)

that I loved Rome more

Constant Variable (the constant being object of love)

Variable (the constant being degree)

Diagram 2

Had you rather

Caesar were

livingand die

all slaves

than (that)

Caesar were

dead, to live all free men?

Signal of alternatives

Constant Contrast by opposite

Contrast by opposite

Constant Contrast by opposite

Diagram 3

As Caesar loved me I weep for him

as he was fortunate

I rejoice at it

as he was valiant I honour him

but as he Was ambitious

I slew him

Constant Variable,Constant

(containing personal qualities)

Constant Variable,Constant

(containing personal response)

Constant

Diagram 4

There is tears for his love

----- joy for his fortune

----- honour for his valour

and

----- death for his ambition

Constant Variable

Constant

Variable