Character in Julius Caesar
Cassius ♂ male
525Lines Spoken
1.2First Scene
5.3Last Scene
20.2%Of Play Dialogue
Cassius is the #2 role in Julius Caesar by line count (525 lines, 20.2% of the play), sharing the stage most often with Brutus — 7 scenes together across Acts 1 to 5.
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.
Every scene where Cassius speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 2 | 143 | 43.5% |
| Act 1, Scene 3 | 96 | 56.1% |
| Act 2, Scene 1 | 37 | 10.6% |
| Act 3, Scene 1 | 62 | 19.6% |
| Act 4, Scene 2 | 7 | 12.3% |
| Act 4, Scene 3 | 98 | 28.0% |
| Act 5, Scene 1 | 49 | 36.3% |
| Act 5, Scene 3 | 33 | 28.0% |
Voice signature
Opening line (Act 1, Scene 2): “Fellow, come from the throng; look upon Caesar.”
Longest speech (Act 4, Scene 3): “When thou didst hate him worst, thou lovedst him better”
Exit line (Act 5, Scene 3): “Even with the sword that kill'd thee.”
Who Cassius shares the stage with
| Scene partner | Shared scenes |
|---|---|
| Brutus | 7 |
| Casca | 4 |
| Cinna | 3 |
| Lucilius | 3 |
| Antony | 3 |
| Messala | 3 |
| Titinius | 2 |
| Lucius | 2 |
| Decius Brutus | 2 |
| Caesar | 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 — 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.