Julius Caesar · Character
Decius Brutus
A smooth-tongued conspirator whose gift for flattery makes him the man sent to coax a wary Caesar out of his house and into the Senate.
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Also known as Decius, Decius Caesar
First appearance: act i scene i
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Decius Brutus moves easily among the conspirators, trusted to lead the procession and to bend Caesar's ear with honeyed persuasion. His particular talent is the well-timed compliment, the courteous lie that turns a…
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- Conspirators and Key Figures
- Protagonist
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