Julius Caesar | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Another Poet - This character is ridiculed for his crude verses and philosophy.

Antony (Mark Antony, also Marcus Antonius) - This character is a professional soldier and public official and has the third largest speaking role in the play.

Army - This group of people is made to protect Rome.

Artemidorus of Cnidos - This character is a teacher of rhetoric and writes a blunt letter of warning, naming the men who have plotted against the Roman leader.

Attendants - These characters are unnamed servants and messengers.

Brutus (Decius Brutus) - This is...
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