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Junius Brutus

The tribune who sees Coriolanus's arrogance as a gift, and the people's anger as the lever to break him.

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Also known as Brutus, Brutus Sir, Junius Brutus

First appearance: coriolanus

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Brutus shares the tribuneship with Sicinius and shares his suspicion of Coriolanus's popularity, but his voice is the cooler, more strategic one. He notes how the whole city crowds to see the returning general — nurses,…

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SVSicinius VelutusCMCaius Marcius …COCominiusTATullus AufidiusMAMenenius AgrippaJBJunius Brutus

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  • Roman political and military figures
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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