Julius Caesar-A Roman generalthatrecentlyreturnedtoRome in triumph; who wants to end Rome’s republican system of government
Calphurnia-Caesar’s wife whobelieves in omens; she warns Caesar againstgoing to the Senate on the Ides of March
Brutus-A Roman nobleman who is motivated by a sense of honor and puts the people of Rome above his own personal interests; the tragic hero of the play
Portia- Brutus’s wife and a daughter of a noble Roman;sheisher husband’s confidante
Cassius-A talented general who slyly tricks Brutus in to being apart of a conspiracy; he dislikes the fact that Caesar has become god-like to the Romans
Decius- A-member of the conspiracy; Convinces Caesar his wife misinterpreted her nightmares and no danger awaits him
Flavius and Murellus-Condemns the plebeians for cheering for Caesar; believes they should be loyal to Pompey, the previous
Lepidus-The thirdmember of Antony and Octavius's coalition;Antony has alow opinion of him but Octavius trusts him
Antony-A loyal friend of Caesar’s;he is impulsive and un scrupulous
Octavius-Anadopted son of Caesar and appointedsuccessor;was travelingabroad and returns home after Caesar's death