Julius Caesar: The Arkangel Shakespeare characters

Appears from the start

A victorious Roman general returning after the defeat of Pompey's sons. His popularity and concentration of public honor lead some senators to fear that republican government may give way to personal monarchy.

Also known as Marcus Brutus

First appears in chapter 2

A respected senator and friend of Caesar whose family name is associated with Roman liberty. He is troubled by Caesar's rise and takes public duty seriously, making his judgment important to both sides.

Also known as Caius Cassius

First appears in chapter 2

A senator who deeply resents Caesar's elevation. Skilled at reading and influencing others, he appeals to Brutus's sense of honor and begins organizing resistance around him.

Also known as Marcus Antonius

First appears in chapter 2

Caesar's loyal friend and political follower. He participates in the festival of Lupercal and appears more interested in sport and celebration than in the suspicions preoccupying Cassius and Brutus.

First appears in chapter 2

A blunt senator who describes how Antony repeatedly offered Caesar a crown before the crowd. Though initially reluctant to commit himself, he shares Cassius's distrust of Caesar's growing power.

First appears in chapter 2

A prophetic figure who addresses Caesar in the festival crowd and warns him about the middle of March. Caesar dismisses the message and moves on.

First appears in chapter 3

A senator recruited into Cassius's conspiracy during a night of violent weather. He helps deliver the forged messages intended to convince Brutus that Rome expects him to oppose Caesar.

First appears in chapter 4

Brutus's wife and the daughter of Cato. She sees that her husband is ill at ease and argues that marriage entitles her to share the confidence and danger he is carrying alone.

First appears in chapter 4

A conspirator who agrees to ensure that Caesar leaves his house for the Senate. Confident in his powers of persuasion, he knows how to appeal to Caesar's pride when direct pressure might fail.

First appears in chapter 5

Caesar's wife. Frightened by a nightmare and by reports of unnatural events in Rome, she urges Caesar to avoid the Senate and remain at home.

First appears in chapter 6

A teacher of rhetoric who has discovered the conspiracy. He writes a warning that names the men involved and plans to hand it to Caesar as he travels to the Capitol.

First appears in chapter 11

Caesar's adopted heir, summoned toward Rome while the consequences of the assassination spread. He joins Antony in asserting the authority inherited from Caesar.

First appears in chapter 11

A Roman commander who forms a governing triumvirate with Antony and Octavius. He assists in selecting political enemies for death, though Antony privately regards him as the least important partner.

First appears in chapter 12

A loyal officer and friend in Cassius's camp. He is sent to investigate approaching cavalry when the confused battlefield makes it difficult for Cassius to distinguish defeat from success.