Character in Julius Caesar
Antony ♂ male
329Lines Spoken
1.2First Scene
5.5Last Scene
12.7%Of Play Dialogue
Antony is the #3 largest role in Julius Caesar, speaking 329 lines (12.7% of the play) across 8 scenes from Act 1 through Act 5. Below: scene-by-scene line counts, who Antony shares the stage with most, and key speech examples.
Antony’s position in the full cast
| # | Role | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brutus | 728 | 28.0% |
| 2 | Cassius | 525 | 20.2% |
| 3 | Antony (this role) | 329 | 12.7% |
| 4 | Caesar | 135 | 5.2% |
| 5 | Casca | 133 | 5.1% |
| 6 | Portia | 92 | 3.5% |
| 7 | Octavius | 46 | 1.8% |
| 8 | Decius Brutus | 44 | 1.7% |
| 9 | Messala | 39 | 1.5% |
| 10 | Lucius | 33 | 1.3% |
How Antony’s dialogue distributes across the play
Antony’s dramatic peak falls in Act 3 with 246 lines — the act where the role carries the most weight on stage.
Voice signature
Opening line (Act 1, Scene 2): “When Caesar says 'do this,' it is perform'd.”
Representative speech (Act 5, Scene 1): “You show'd your teeth like apes, and fawn'd like hounds,”
Who Antony shares the stage with
| Scene partner | Shared scenes |
|---|---|
| Brutus | 7 |
| Servant | 3 |
| Caesar | 3 |
| Octavius | 3 |
| Cassius | 3 |
| Lucilius | 3 |
| Soothsayer | 2 |
| Decius Brutus | 2 |
| Casca | 2 |
| Publius | 2 |
Questions about Antony
Is Antony the lead role in Julius Caesar?
Antony is ranked #3 by line count among 51 speaking characters in Julius Caesar — a major role carrying 12.7% of the play’s dialogue.
What is Antony’s longest scene?
Act 3 Scene 2, where Antony speaks 148 lines.
Who does Antony speak to the most?
Antony shares the most scenes with Brutus — 7 scenes together across Julius Caesar.