Julius Caesar characters

Also known as Caesar

First appears in chapter 2

A celebrated Roman general returning in triumph after defeating Pompey's sons. His popularity alarms those who fear that the republic may submit to a single ruler, while his confidence leads him to dismiss public warnings of danger.

Also known as Brutus

First appears in chapter 2

A respected Roman senator and friend of Caesar, known for honor and devotion to the republic. Cassius believes Brutus's public reputation is essential to any movement against Caesar and begins urging him to consider whether Rome is in danger.

Also known as Cassius

First appears in chapter 2

A senator who distrusts Caesar's growing power and works to organize resistance. Shrewd, resentful, and skilled at reading other men, he recruits Brutus by appealing to republican duty and arranging forged messages of public support.

Also known as Antony

First appears in chapter 2

Caesar's loyal friend and an able public speaker. He joins the celebration of Caesar's triumph and is regarded by Cassius as worldly, pleasure-loving, and potentially dangerous to any conspiracy.

First appears in chapter 4

A blunt Roman senator whom Cassius draws into the conspiracy. He reports that Antony publicly offered Caesar a crown three times and that Caesar refused it while enjoying the crowd's approval.

First appears in chapter 3

Caesar's wife, present with him during the public festival. Caesar asks Antony to touch her during the ceremonial race in accordance with a belief that the ritual may cure infertility.

First appears in chapter 10

Brutus's wife and Cato's daughter. Observing her husband's sleeplessness and secretive behavior, she insists that marriage entitles her to share his worries and proves her strength in asking for his confidence.

First appears in chapter 9

A senator who joins the conspiracy's nighttime meeting at Brutus's house. The group assigns him the task of persuading Caesar to attend the coming Senate session.

Also known as Cinna the conspirator

First appears in chapter 7

A senator and member of the conspiracy against Caesar. He helps deliver forged appeals to Brutus and joins the group that meets at Brutus's house before the planned Senate session.

First appears in chapter 2

A prophet who warns Caesar during the public festivities that danger awaits him in the middle of March. Caesar dismisses the warning and continues with the procession.

First appears in chapter 12

A Roman teacher who learns the names and plan of Caesar's enemies. He writes Caesar a warning and waits along the route to the Capitol, hoping to place it directly in his hands before the conspirators act.

Also known as Octavius

First appears in chapter 23

Caesar's adopted heir, approaching Rome after receiving an earlier summons. Antony sends him a warning about the turmoil in the city and advises him to wait before entering.

First appears in chapter 23

A Roman commander allied with Antony and Octavius after Caesar's death. The three form a ruling coalition and prepare lists of enemies to be killed while raising forces against Brutus and Cassius.

First appears in chapter 22

A poet who happens to share a name with one of Caesar's assassins. A mob encounters him in the street after Antony's funeral speech and ignores his attempts to explain that he is not the conspirator they seek.