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Question: Who are the main characters of Julius Caesar? The one by William Shakespeare?

I've been reading Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare and I need help figuring out who the main characters are. I know Brutus is one of them but I'm not sure if there are more?

Answer: This is a great question, because the identity of the main character in Julius Caesar is far from clear. Here are some of the cases for each of the four protagonists:

Julius Caesar - Well, the play is named after him, and if it wasn't for his egotistical personality, you wouldn't have a play.

Mark Antony - A brilliant orator, he drives the action of the play by delivering an incredibly well-crafted speech to the crowd just after Caesar's murder.

Brutus - A respected Roman who always tries to do the right thing, or at least convinces himself that that's what he is doing. He genuinely hates tyranny and wants democracy in Rome.

Cassius - A manipulative character, Cassius is the one who brings Brutus on board with the conspiracy and convinces him that Caesar must die for the good of Rome.

Royal Shakespeare Company - Julius Caesar, Act 3 Scene 1 - stage scene - NY