Dialogues · Character
Brutus
Roman senator and assassin of Caesar, discussed in moral terms.
minor
Also known as Marcus Brutus
First appearance: i
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With Marcellus (friendship): Brutus and Marcellus are close friends and fellow conspirators, united by their republican ideals. With Caligula (rivalry): Brutus and Caligula are ideological enemies, with Brutus…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Roman political and family ties
- Stoic and political exemplars
- Exemplars of virtue and sacrifice
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Marcellus
friendship · positive
- Caligula
rivalry · negative
- Marcellus
friendship · positive
- Caligula
rivalry · negative
- Marcellus
friendship · positive
Relationship notes
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