Shakespeare's Julius Caesar - Analyses of Characters

A detailed Summary of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar - Analyses of Characters

Julius Caesar is very much a warrior and he thinks that he is above every one else and that he is more than an ordinary man. As a result he is very arrogant and takes very little notice of the people around him. As far as he is concerned, they are meaningless and not worth his time. He believes he is honourable but really is not. In a way he wants to be trusted and to be a trusted leader of the Roman people but he is very unwilling to do anything to gain trust. Ordinary people have a great deal of respect for Caesar and probably believe that he would be a good, powerful leader who has Roman's troubles at heart. Caesar probably believes those things as well but he is ruthless and he craves power. He also believes that everybody likes him and that is why he's surprised when the conspirators approach him. Then he realises that they have seen through his facade and see that he is really an arrogant power-crazy man.

Mark Antony is a very honourable soldier who is loyal to anyone in power. He was a great friend to Caesar and thought very highly of him. He is extremely angry at Caesar's death. He is a very cunning man as can be seen in the second part of the scene and he is able to manipulate people. He cared a lot for Caesar and as a

Brutus is very loyal to Rome and his friendship with Cassius. Right from the beginning he liked Caesar and in a way he probably regrets killing him. Unfortunately, Brutus is very easily manipulated and Cassius sees that and makes use of it but Brutus does not realise that Cassius is taking advantage of him. He also does not appear to see Mark Antony's plans and ignores Cassius' warnings. He therefore, allows Mark Antony to speak at Caesar's funeral. Brutus has a strong, good character and is a very morally correct person. However he has far too much trust in everyone and fails to understand that not everyone has good ideas at heart. He also does not realise that people could try to deceive and take advantage of him. As far as he can see, Mark Antony is an honourable warrior who will now place his loyalty in the conspirators without question and will do whatever they want. He refuses to listen to Cassius when he warns Brutus of the true character behind Mark Antony's skin.

For the assassination, the lights should darken towards the end of Caesar's last speech as the conspirators surround him. Then there should be some dramatic music until after the conspirators stab him, Casca being the first. Then there is silence when it is unsure whether Brutus will kill him and then a finale when Brutus stabs Caesar. There should then be some very cheerful celebration music when the conspirators cry about in the streets that Caesar is dead. The music will stop for the next part. When Mark Antony's soliloquy begins everything will be dark except one spotlight on Mark Antony and music starting quietly and then when he has finished speaking it is brought to a loud finish. Then all will go da

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Approximate Word count = 1137
Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)

Category: English