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Julius Caesar: Direct and Indirect Characterization in Act I
As you read, record evidence that shows how each character’s traits are revealed. Provide a citation and also an
explanation of what the evidence says about the character.
CHARACTER
Flavius
Caesar
Casca
Cassius
Brutus
Antony
Commoners/
plebeians
DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
(what the character himself says that
reveals a character trait—directly stated)
INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
(what another character says to or about this
Quote: “Hence! Home, you idle creatures,
get you home!” (I, i, 1)
Quote: Flavius says to Marullus, “…let no
images / Be hung with Caesar’s trophies.” (I,
i, 69-70)
Explanation: Flavius shows that he has a
negative attitude towards Caesar
Explanation: Flavius is shown to be
demanding and powerful when he tells the
commoners to leave.
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character that reveals a character trait—or what
the character himself says or does that indirectly
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