Character in Julius Caesar
Brutus ♂ male
728Lines Spoken
1.2First Scene
5.5Last Scene
28.0%Of Play Dialogue
Brutus is the #1 largest role in Julius Caesar, speaking 728 lines (28.0% of the play) across 12 scenes from Act 1 through Act 5. Below: scene-by-scene line counts, who Brutus shares the stage with most, and key speech examples.
Brutus’s position in the full cast
| # | Role | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brutus (this role) | 728 | 28.0% |
| 2 | Cassius | 525 | 20.2% |
| 3 | Antony | 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 Brutus’s dialogue distributes across the play
Brutus’s dramatic peak falls in Act 4 with 240 lines — the act where the role carries the most weight on stage.
Voice signature
Opening line (Act 1, Scene 2): “A soothsayer bids you beware the ides of March.”
Representative speech (Act 2, Scene 1): “How that might change his nature, there's the question.”
Who Brutus shares the stage with
| Scene partner | Shared scenes |
|---|---|
| Cassius | 7 |
| Antony | 7 |
| Lucilius | 5 |
| Messala | 4 |
| Caesar | 3 |
| Casca | 3 |
| Trebonius | 3 |
| Servant | 3 |
| Decius Brutus | 3 |
| Metellus Cimber | 2 |
Questions about Brutus
Is Brutus the lead role in Julius Caesar?
Brutus is ranked #1 by line count among 51 speaking characters in Julius Caesar — a major role carrying 28.0% of the play’s dialogue.
What is Brutus’s longest scene?
Act 4 Scene 3, where Brutus speaks 206 lines.
Who does Brutus speak to the most?
Brutus shares the most scenes with Cassius — 7 scenes together across Julius Caesar.