women in Shakespeare's Julius Cesare?

Question

There are only two women in Julius Cesare, is this the least number of women in a Shakespeare play or close to it at all?

I understand that women were not allowed to be actors back then, I am just wondering how many women characters were in other shakespeare plays. So if the Tempest is the least, where does julius cesare fit on the scale?

Answer 1

Timon of Athens is a proud rival. In sharp contrast to Shakespeare's other plays, women appear only twice here: in act 1 a few women dance and play musical instruments, but never speak; then, towards the end of the play, two courtesans appear and speak six lines between them. At least in The Tempest the one woman had a star role! And even in Julius Caesar there are a few proper speaking parts!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

There is only 1 women in "The Tempest." Part of the problem is that boys played the part of women during Shakespeare's time, and there was only a limited number of boys able to play women's parts.

Answer 4

jcboyle beat me to it.... he has the right answer... dam... if you watch the film shakespeare in luv it shows you as woman were not allowed to act in those days.... a bit harsh i feel.

Ahhhhh i understand now... lol Sorry i dont know the answer