Julius Caesar, Act 5, Scene 3 summary
Act 5, Scene 3 of 18 · 5 min to read the scene
In Act 5, Scene 3, Cassius mistakes friendly celebrations for Titinius’ capture and orders Pindarus to kill him with the sword that struck Caesar. Titinius returns with a victory wreath and kills himself beside Cassius, while Brutus mourns both men and orders his troops into another battle before night.
What happens
- With his troops retreating and his tents burning, Cassius sends Titinius to discover whether nearby soldiers are friends or enemies.
- Pindarus watches from higher ground and wrongly reports that horsemen capture Titinius.
- Cassius orders Pindarus to kill him with his sword, and Pindarus leaves after gaining freedom.
- Titinius and Messala return with news of Brutus’ victory and discover Cassius dead.
- After Messala leaves, Titinius crowns Cassius with the victory wreath and kills himself with Cassius’ sword.
- Brutus discovers both deaths, orders Cassius’ body sent to Thassos, and prepares another attack.
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In this scene
What to notice
Titinius identifies the mistake behind Cassius’ death. The horsemen welcome him as a friend rather than capture him.
Quick check
What does Pindarus wrongly report about Titinius?
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