Who says, 'Cowards die many times before their deaths'?

• A. Caesar
• B. Brutus
• C. Cassius
• D. Calpurnia

Answer: (A)

Understanding who speaks this line reveals how the character views courage and fate, which in turn illuminates the mood of the scene. The line is spoken by Julius Caesar. In the moment, he’s replying to warnings about omens and the danger of going to the Senate, and he expresses a bold, almost defiant attitude toward death: cowards suffer death in their minds many times, while the truly brave only die once. This shows Caesar’s self-image as fearless and perhaps self-assured to the point of arrogance, a mindset that helps foreshadow his eventual downfall. Recognizing that Caesar is the speaker also clarifies why this moment contrasts with what the other characters say about fear or omens, since his voice directly asserts a philosophy that drives his decisions and the play’s tragic trajectory.