Julius Caesar Characters Acts 1-3

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Julius Caesar

Roman general who has defeated his rival Pompey and seems destine to be crowned King of Rome

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Calpurnia

Caesar's wife. She tries to prevent him from going to the Capitol on the day of his murder

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Marcus Brutus

A senator, chief prelate (judge) and second in power after the consul. He is a friend of Caesar but joins the conspiracy because he loves Rome more than his friendship. Acknowledge by all as a noble Roman. He practices the philosophy of stoicism

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Portia

Brutus' wife, sister of Cassius and daughter of Cato. Very strong woman willing to even take her life when she realizes that Brutus' quest is doomed

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Caius Cassius

Brutus' brother in law. An excellent judge of character. Argues that Antony should also be eliminated and later that he should not speak at Caesar's funeral- both times overruled by Brutus. Genuinely loves Brutus. Commits suicide when he mistakenly believes Brutus has been defeated. A conspirator who succeeds in recruiting Brutus to their plot

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Casca

A senator and shrewd member of the conspiracy. He is the first one to stab Caesar

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Cinna

Conspirator who leaves the letters in places where Brutus will find them

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Decius Brutus

he has the gift of flattery and persuades Caesar to attend the Capitol on the Ides of March. He interprets Calpurnia's dream in a positive manner and tells Caesar that the senate is to offer him the crown

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Calus Ligarius

The last member of the conspiracy who meets with Brutus

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Metellus Cimber

He gains Caesar's attention by asking for a pardon for his banished brother, thus allowing the other conspirators to surround Caesar and stab him

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Trebonius

He lured Antony from the senate allowing the others time to stab Caesar

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Cicero

A senator and famous orator. The triumvirs have him executed

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Publius

A senator who also arrives to take Caesar to the Capitol. He is not part of the plot and is shocked at the assassination. It is he who is sent out to the citizens with the message that no one else will be harmed

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Popilius Lena

A senator who wishes Cassius well as they approach the senate leading to speculation that their plot has been betrayed

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Marullus and Flavius

Two tribunes who were supporters of the late Pompey and who were "put to silence" for defacing statues of Caesar

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Mark Antony

A good friend of Caesar but reputedly more interested in pleasurable pursuits. He is an excellent orator who uses this skill to incite the people of Rome to rebellion when he speaks over the body of Caesar. He later becomes one of the

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