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__ Summary of Act 5 Scene 3 __

In this scene, Cassius is pretty confident in his army, until he is informed that he gave the word too early and his plan backfired. Pindarus then runs in and tells Cassius that his tents had been set on fire, and that he had to get away. Once far enough, Cassius sends Titinius to get on his horse and to find out whether the troops that he sees are friends or enemies. Titinius agrees and quickly leaves. Cassius asks Pindarus to get on the hill and watch to see what is happening to Titinius. Unfortunately, Pindarius misinterperets what is going on and he reports to Cassius that Titinius is taken by horsemen while they all shout for joy. Cassius is very upset and asks Pindarus to then kill him with the same sword Caesar was killed with, and when he had done so Pindarus could be a free man. As soon as he is stabbed Cassius says, "Caesar, thou art revenged, even with the sword that killed thee." Then Cassius died. Pindarus then ran away, and shortly after Titinius and Messala go to the hill find Cassius dead. Titinius and Messala soon realize that he killed himself because he thought that they had lost the battle. Titinius sends Messala to get Brutus, and while he is away he felt extreme guilt for Cassius's death and he said....

"Why didst thou send me forth, brave Cassius? Did I not meet thy friends? and did not they Put on my brows this wreath of victory, And bid me give it thee? Didst thou not hear their shouts? Alas, thou hast misconstrued every thing! But, hold thee, take this garland on thy brow; Thy Brutus bid me give it thee, and I Will do his bidding. Brutus, come apace, And see how I regarded Caius Cassius. By your leave, gods:--this is a Roman's part Come, Cassius' sword, and find Titinius' heart. " So Messala goes to find Brutus and show him the body. Brutus cries out to Julius Caesar that he is still powerful and walks the earth. He said " O Julius Caesar, thou art mighty yet! Thy spirit walks abroad and turns our swords In our own proper entrails." Brutus then says he will cry for the death later, but now they have to try in a second battle.

This speech is by Cassius when she has Pindarus kill her Come down, behold no more.- O, coward that i am to live so long To see my best friend ta'en before my face Come hither, sirrah. In Parthia did I take thee prisoner, And then I swore thee, saving of thy life, That whatsoever I did bid thee do thou shouldst attempt it. Come now, keep thine oath. Now be a freeman, and with this good sword, That ranthrough Caesar's bowels, search this bosom. Stand not to answer. Here, take thou the hilts, And, when my face is covered, as 'tis now, Guide thou the sword. Caesar, thou art revenged Even with the word that killed thee. [Cassius dies]

Confusing Words and/or Phrases Word Meaning Pg. 95, line 1- villians= cowardly soldiers of his own side Pg. 95, line 2- mine own= my own men Pg. 95, line 3- ensign= standard bearer Pg. 95, line 4- it= the standard Pg. 95, line 7- spoil= looting Pg. 95, line 11- far= farther Pg. 95, line 19- even with a thought= as quickly as thought Pg. 96, line 21- My... thick= I have always been nearsighted Pg. 96, line 25- is run his compass= has completed its circuit Pg. 96, line 26- above= on the upper stage Pg. 96, line 29- make... spur= ride toward him at stop speed Pg. 96, line 31- light= dismount Pg. 96, line 32- ta'en= taken, captured Pg. 96, line 38- swore... of= made you swear, when I spared Pg. 96, line 42- search= penetrate Pg. 96, line 43- stand= delay Pg. 97, line 51- change= exchange Pg. 97, line 65- mistrust of= lack of confidence in Pg. 97, line 68- apt= easily impressed Pg. 98, line 78- his= hasten Pg. 98, line 80- brave= noble Pg. 98, line 85- hold thee= wait a moment Pg. 98, line 87- apace= quickly Pg. 98, line 88- regarded= honored Pg. 98, line 89- by your leave= with your permission Pg. 98, line 89- part= role, duty Pg. 98, line 96- own proper= very own Pg. 98, line 96- brave= noble Pg. 98, line 97- whe'r= whether Pg. 99, line 101- fellow= equal Pg. 99, line 101- moe= more Pg. 99, line 104- Thasos= an island near Philippi Pg, 99, line 106- discomfot us= dishearten our troops Pg. 99, line 108- battles= armies

Cassius - Dies, killed by Pindarus Titinius - Kills himself when he finds Cassius Dead Pindarus - Helps Cassius kill himself Messala - Follows Titinius and goes to find Brutus after she finds Cassius dead Brutus - Still in battle with Antony Cato
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Source Shakespeare, William. //Julius Caesar//. New York: Signet Classics, 1998. AND []