Act+V-+Scene+2

Act 5, Scene 2 Probably the shortest scene in the play, Act 5 scene 2 takes place on the battlefield. The men are engaged in a battle called the battle of Philippi. The only person who speaks during this scene is Brutus. Although scene two is very brief, there are a numerous amount of imprortant details that are critical to interparate. As a quick summmary of scene II; Brutus gives Messla a message and tells him to get on his horse and tell Cassius that he knows of a weakness in Octavius' army. Brutus can tell that Octavius' army is without the courage to fight and lacking spirit, so Brutus and Cassius must attack immediately. It seems that Brutus has found a weak spot in Octavius' army. Now Brutus is trying to gain an advantage on Octavius by attcking quickly on his weakened army. They have no spirit and now will to fight. This moment is very key to the entire fight. Brutus' push could very much have won the war for the conspiritors. Once he gains this advantage he may have been able to defeat Octavius, and then join Cassius and finish off Antony. If Cassius stays alive is is able to hold off Antony, then maybe the war is won. Though short, this is a pivotal moment in the war. Page 94: **//BRUTUS//** Ride, ride, Messala, ride, and give these bills Unto the legions on the other side. Loud alarum Let them set on at once; for I perceive But cold demeanor in Octavius' wing, And sudden push gives them the overthrow. Ride, ride, Messala: let them all come down. Exeunt

Code to interpret Shakespeare’s writing Pg.94, line 1- bills= written orders Pg 94, line 2- side= wing Pg 94, line 4 – But cold demeanor= marked lack of spirit in fighting Pg 94, line 5- push= attack   Works Cited Shakespeare, William. //Julius Caesar //. New York: Signet Classics, 1998. 