Act 4 of Julius Caesar runs 461 lines across 3 scenes, carrying about 17.7% of the play’s total dialogue with 17 named speakers. It’s shorter than the play’s average act (520 lines).
Act opens (Scene 1, Antony): “These many, then, shall die; their names are prick'd.”
Act closes (Scene 3, Brutus): “Bid him set on his powers betimes before,”
The 3 scenes of Act 4
Who speaks in Act 4
The leading voice is Brutus with 52% of Act 4’s dialogue (240 lines).
| Character | Lines in act | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brutus ♂ | 240 | 52.1% |
| Cassius ♂ | 105 | 22.8% |
| Antony ♂ | 38 | 8.2% |
| Messala ♂ | 14 | 3.0% |
| Octavius ♂ | 12 | 2.6% |
| Lucilius ♂ | 11 | 2.4% |
| Lucius ♂ | 10 | 2.2% |
About Act 4 of Julius Caesar
How many lines are in Act 4 of Julius Caesar?
461 lines spread across 3 scenes.
Who dominates Act 4?
Brutus delivers 52% of the act’s dialogue (240 lines).