Julius Caesar

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Julius Caesar
Dramatis Personae
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Julius Caesar

• Physically weak Caesar has several infirmities
• A tyrant Caesar has had Marullus and Flavius
  arrested
• Superstitious Caesar believes in portents and
  dreams
• Indecisive Caesar cannot make up his mind
  whether or not to go to the senate
• Inflexible Caesar thinks himself perfect and
  decisive

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Brutus

• Of Noble Heritage Brutus is a Roman nobleman, as
  was his father
• Sincere Brutus truly believes he always does
  what is for the good of Rome
• Honest He refuses to take bribes
• Naive He believes in the essential goodness of
  those around him
• Philosophical His philosophies guide his
  actions and decisions.

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Cassius

• Envious Cassius has contempt for Caesar and
  envies Caesar's position
• Fearful Cassius is afraid that Caesar has
  ambitions to be king. He fears what might become
  of Rome in such an instance.

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Marc Antony

• Loyal to Caesar Antony loves and admires Caesar
  
• Clever
• A skilled rhetorician

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Dramatis Personae, cont
Octavius Caesars adopted son and heir to his
power Flavius Marullus Tribunes (officials
elected by the people to protect their
rights) Artemidorus a teacher of Rhetoric (the
study of elements of persuasive speaking and
writing) Cinna - a poet
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Dramatis Personae, cont
Soothsayer fortune teller Calpurnia Caesars
wife ( superstitious ) Portia Brutus wife (He
respects her greatly) Plebeians the common
people of Rome (more minor characters are listed
in book)
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MOOD
The mood of Julius Caesar is one of impending
doom and catastrophe. From the beginning, danger
lurks in every corner. Friends can no longer be
trusted, as they turn to manipulation and
conspiracy and plot their next moves. Images of
violence, blood, and death dominate the visual
texture of the play.
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SETTING

• Julius Caesar is largely set in Rome, in
  February/March of the year 44 B.C.
• In later scenes, the action moves to Sardis and
  the battlefield at Philippi.
• The physical landmarks of ancient Rome, such as
  the Tiber River, the Capitol, and the house of
  the Senate, are referred to with great frequency.
  
• Julius Caesar begins with comic relief

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The End
Julius Caesar is the COOLEST!