Characters for Act IV- Scene 3

Main Characters

*Brutus- one of the main characters, one of Caesar's murderers

- He is arguing with Cassius. He is actually purposely making him mad.

- After he is done arguing with Cassius he actually admits he was just as ill-tempered as Cassius was because of grief. His wife Portia has just died and he is sick with grief.

- During their discussion on what strategy they should use he argues his point of going immediately to Philippi so they can take the enemy head-on.

- As everyone is falling asleep a ghost comes to him, telling him they will meet in Philippi

*Cassius- one of the main characters, one of Caesar's murderers

- He is furious with Brutus for punishing a man for taking bribes, even after Cassius wrote letters to try and help Lucius Pella (the one caught taking bribes).

- Cassius becomes angrier and angrier as Brutus taunts and makes fun of him. He eventually overs his dagger to Brutus telling him to just kill him on the spot to end the torment. Brutus however doesn't.

- They make amends with each other and settle down. Cassius then learns of Brutus's loss and grieves with him over Portia's death.

- He debates with Brutus about what they should do with their armies. Cassius is of the opinion that they should stay were they are and make the enemy come to them, however Brutus argues his point of attacking as soon as possible and Cassius gives in to Brutus's argument, agreeing with him.

- He leaves to go to bed and rest for tomorrow.

Other Characters

*Lucius

*Titinus

*Poet

*Lucilius

*Messala

*Portia (she is talked about, does not actually appear)

*Varro

*Claudius

*Ghost of Caesar (not a main character, however he is important in scene)

Character Quotes

Brutus- " -By the gods,

You shall digest the venom of you spleen,

Though it do split you; for, from this day forth,

I'll use you for my mirth, yea, for my laughter,

When you are waspish."

Interpretation= Brutus is saying that he does not have to tolerate Cassius when is angry, raging, and unreasonable. He is telling him that he is not afraid of him or making him mad.

Brutus- " -Speak to me what thou art."

Ghost- "Thy evil spirit, Brutus."

Brutus- "Why com'st thou?"

Ghost- "To tell thee thou shalt see me at Philippi."

Brutus- "Well; then I shall see thee again?"

Ghost- "Ay, at Philippi."

Brutus- "Why, I will see thee at Philippi then. -"

Interpretation= Brutus is talking to what appears to be the ghost of Caesar. However the spirit himself says he is "the evil spirit of Brutus." He also states that they will meet at Philippi, which means that either Brutus will meet with the ghost itself again, or he will "meet" with his evil spirit. Another thing important about the interaction is that no one else sees the ghost except for Brutus.

- My personal interpretation of their conversation is that a significant event is going to happen at Philippi that involves Brutus not behaving like his normal self.