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Marullus

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar · 6 speeches across 1 scenes

A Roman tribune who rebukes the commoners for celebrating Caesar's triumph, quickly silenced in the play.

Who they are

Marullus opens the play by scolding plebeians for feting Caesar, questioning their loyalty and warning of tyranny. He and Flavius remove decorations from Caesar's statues, which leads to their punishment. Marullus vanishes after Act 1, Scene 1, serving as a brief but pointed voice of republican resistance.

Playing them

Deliver lines with sharp, imperious energy—Marullus is irritated and contemptuous. Use a clipped, upper-class tone that contrasts with the crowd’s ragged enthusiasm. Physical stiffness and dismissive hand gestures underline his authority and disdain. Traditions often cast him as a stern figure of order, deflated by the mob's fickleness.

Appearance

Typically in a toga with insignia of office, evoking senatorial austerity. Contrast with the commoners’ rough garb emphasizes his elite status.

Where they appear

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