Julius Caesar: who's who, timeline and places
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- CaesarCaesar is a victorious leader whose growing power concerns Flavius and Marullus.First seen in scene 1
- Flavius and MarullusFlavius and Marullus confront celebrating workers and plan to limit Caesar’s growing power.First seen in scene 1
- BrutusBrutus opposes kingship and agrees to consider Cassius’s arguments against Caesar without committing himself.First seen in scene 2
- AntonyAntony takes part in the sacred race, during which Caesar instructs him to touch Calphurnia.First seen in scene 2
- CassiusCassius urges Brutus to resist Caesar’s growing power and plans false letters to influence him.First seen in scene 2
- CalphurniaCalphurnia is the woman Caesar instructs Antony to touch during the sacred race.First seen in scene 2
- CascaCasca reports that Caesar repeatedly refuses a crown.First seen in scene 2
- SoothsayerThe Soothsayer warns Caesar about March 15, but Caesar dismisses the warning.First seen in scene 2
- CinnaCinna receives Cassius’s instructions to place papers where Brutus can find them.First seen in scene 3
- PortiaPortia presses Brutus to share the secret he keeps from her.First seen in scene 4
- DeciusDecius promises to use flattery to overcome any reluctance Caesar shows about leaving home.First seen in scene 4
- ArtemidorusArtemidorus prepares to give Caesar a written warning naming eight men who threaten him.First seen in scene 6
- OctaviusOctavius approves deaths with Antony and Lepidus and considers threats to their alliance.First seen in scene 11
- LepidusLepidus approves deaths with Antony and Octavius, accepting his brother’s death on a condition.First seen in scene 11
- Scene 1
Flavius and Marullus confront workers celebrating Caesar’s victory and plan to remove decorations and disperse crowds.
- Scene 2
Caesar dismisses the Soothsayer’s warning, while Cassius urges Brutus to resist Caesar’s growing power.
- Scene 3
During a violent storm, Cassius recruits Casca and sends Cinna to leave papers for Brutus.
- Scene 4
Brutus decides Caesar must die, joins the conspirators, and rejects killing Antony.
- Scene 5
Calphurnia persuades Caesar to stay home, but Decius changes his mind by reinterpreting her dream and reporting a promised crown.
- Scene 6
Artemidorus prepares to deliver a written warning naming eight men who threaten Caesar.
- Scene 7
Portia sends Lucius to check on Brutus and observe Caesar while she struggles to control her fear.
- Scene 8
The conspirators kill Caesar in the Capitol, and Brutus permits Antony to speak at the funeral under restrictions.
- Scene 9
Antony turns the crowd against Caesar’s killers by challenging the charge of ambition, showing wounds, and reading the will.
- Scene 10
Citizens threaten Cinna the poet because they associate his name with a conspirator.
- Scene 11
Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus approve a death list, and Antony urges preparations against Brutus and Cassius.
- Scene 12
Cassius accuses Brutus of unfair treatment, and Brutus moves their argument into his tent.
- Scene 13
Brutus and Cassius reconcile and agree to march toward Philippi; Brutus reports Portia’s death and later encounters Caesar’s ghost.
- Scene 14
The opposing generals exchange accusations at Philippi, and Brutus and Cassius discuss defeat before exchanging farewells.
- Scene 15
Brutus sends Messala with written orders for an immediate attack against Octavius’s wing.
- Scene 16
Cassius orders Pindarus to kill him after mistaking friendly celebrations for Titinius’s capture; Titinius returns and kills himself.
- Scene 17
Cato dies in battle, and Lucilius pretends to be Brutus before his capture and recognition by Antony.
- Scene 18
Brutus dies on the sword Strato holds, while Antony praises his motives and Octavius orders an honorable funeral.
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- RomeRome is the place a letter urges Brutus to act for.First seen in scene 4
- CapitolThe Capitol is where the conspirators arrange to bring Caesar.First seen in scene 4
- PhilippiPhilippi is the destination Brutus and Cassius agree to march toward.First seen in scene 13
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