Character Sketches (Julius Caesar)

Character Sketches Of Julius Caesar's Play
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1. JULIUS CAESAR: Julius Caesar is the play's brilliant general and protagonist. He is the leader of Rome who hopes to be
crowned head of the entire Roman Empire as soon as possible. The play begins with his marching towards Rome in
triumph over Pompey and all others who opposed him. He is enjoying popularity among the people, but what leads to his
tragic assassination is his susceptibility to praise and his false sense of reliability. Caesar's pride makes him ignore
warnings that are given to him. He fails to understand the many signs indicating a plot against him and is killed by a
conspiracy led by Cassius and Brutus, who believe that Caesar is becoming too ambitious and wants to be made king of
Rome. Thus, we see the sudden fall of a man of overwhelming greatness who did much for the good of the Roman
Empire. The entire play revolves around Caesar. While his good friend Brutus worries that Caesar may aspire to
dictatorship over the Roman Republic, Caesar seems to show no such inclination, declining the crown several times. He is
a complicated mixture of strength and weakness, virtue and wisdom.
2. Marcus Brutus: Marcus Brutus is an intelligent noble Roman and the most complex and interesting character in the play.
He is a man of high moral principles, respected, and an intellectual citizen of Rome who does incalculable harm from the
best possible intentions. He is an idealist who upholds honor above everything else and a real supporter of the republic
who believes strongly in a government guided by the votes of senators. While Brutus loves Caesar as a friend, he opposes
the ascension of any single man to the position of dictator, and he fears that Caesar aspires to such power. Brutus’s
inflexible sense of honor makes it easy for Caesar’s enemies to manipulate him into believing that Caesar must die in
order to preserve the republic. On one hand, he prides himself on high political principles that do not allow him to tolerate
even the possibility of a dictatorship. He even questions if he has done the right thing in the assassination.
3. Mark Antony: Mark Antony is a Roman general and statesman, known for his charisma, ambition, and ability to sway
crowds with his powerful speeches. He is depicted as a shrewd and calculating individual, capable of playing both friend
and foe to achieve his goals. Antony is fiercely loyal to Julius Caesar, whom he regards as a mentor and father figure.
Antony's loyalty to Caesar is unwavering. Despite knowing the dangers of openly supporting Caesar in a society where
political interest is rampant, Antony remains devoted to his loyalty. He is deeply affected by Caesar's assassination and
vows to take revenge for his friend's death, demonstrating his commitment to their friendship. Antony is a strategic thinker
who carefully plans his moves to achieve his objectives. He understands the power of public opinion and utilizes it to his
advantage, strategically aligning himself with the popular sentiment to further his political agenda. While Antony initially
appears as a loyal follower of Caesar, he harbors ambitions of his own. After Caesar's death, Antony sees an opportunity
to seize power and advance his political career.
4. Portia: Portia is the dignified and beloved wife of Marcus Brutus. Portia is highly intelligent and perceptive. She is deeply
devoted to her husband and feels distressed by her husband's anxiety. Despite being a woman in a society dominated by
men, Portia demonstrates strength and determination. Portia is fiercely loyal to Brutus and is willing to go to great lengths
to support him in his endeavors. Beneath her strong exterior, Portia harbors emotional vulnerabilities. She is deeply
affected by Brutus's distant behaviour and worries for his safety. Her anxiety and concern for Brutus's well-being highlight
her emotional depth and complexity. She is the daughter of Marcus Cato, who preferred to kill himself rather than be
captured by Julius Caesar when Pompey was defeated. Portia shows the influence of her father's stoic philosophy in her
indifference to physical suffering.
5. Cassius: Cassius is a prominent Roman senator and one of the main planners of the conspiracy to assassinate Julius
Caesar. He is depicted as a skilled manipulator and strategist, possessing both intellect and ambition. Cassius is portrayed
as a complex character, driven by his resentment towards Caesar's rise to power and his desire to restore the Roman
Republic. Cassius is highly ambitious and driven by a desire for power and influence. Cassius is a master manipulator,
skilled at exploiting the fears and ambitions of others to further his agenda. He successfully persuades Brutus to join the
conspiracy against Caesar through flattery, manipulation and appeals to his sense of honor and duty. Cassius harbors
deep-seated resentment and envy towards Caesar, whom he perceives as arrogant and unworthy of absolute power.
Cassius serves as the primary catalyst for the conspiracy against Caesar, playing a key role in recruiting Brutus and other
conspirators to his cause.
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