Character in Julius Caesar
Cassius ♂ male
525Lines Spoken
1.2First Scene
5.3Last Scene
20.2%Of Play Dialogue
Cassius is the #2 largest role in Julius Caesar, speaking 525 lines (20.2% of the play) across 8 scenes from Act 1 through Act 5. Below: scene-by-scene line counts, who Cassius shares the stage with most, and key speech examples.
Cassius’s position in the full cast
| # | Role | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brutus | 728 | 28.0% |
| 2 | Cassius (this role) | 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 Cassius’s dialogue distributes across the play
Cassius’s dramatic peak falls in Act 1 with 239 lines — the act where the role carries the most weight on stage.
Voice signature
Opening line (Act 1, Scene 2): “Fellow, come from the throng; look upon Caesar.”
Representative speech (Act 4, Scene 3): “When thou didst hate him worst, thou lovedst him better”
Who Cassius shares the stage with
| Scene partner | Shared scenes |
|---|---|
| Brutus | 7 |
| Casca | 4 |
| Lucilius | 3 |
| Antony | 3 |
| Messala | 3 |
| Cinna | 3 |
| Decius Brutus | 2 |
| Caesar | 2 |
| Trebonius | 2 |
| Metellus Cimber | 2 |
Questions about Cassius
Is Cassius the lead role in Julius Caesar?
Cassius is ranked #2 by line count among 51 speaking characters in Julius Caesar — a major role carrying 20.2% of the play’s dialogue.
What is Cassius’s longest scene?
Act 1 Scene 2, where Cassius speaks 143 lines.
Who does Cassius speak to the most?
Cassius shares the most scenes with Brutus — 7 scenes together across Julius Caesar.