# Soothsayer — Julius Caesar character guide

> Soothsayer in Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Soothsayer

**First appearance:** 0003-act-i-scene-ii

## Who they are

Prophet who warns Caesar to beware the Ides of March.

## In the story

### [Scene IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/julius_caesar_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-iv)

The Soothsayer encounters Portia on his way to see Caesar pass to the Capitol. He expresses a vague fear of harm to Caesar but no certain knowledge.

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