Act V, Scene I- The Plains of Philippi
Vocabulary
Cross- challenge, oppose
Exigent- crisis
Parley- a meeting
Reveler- one who parties
Consorted- ushered, escorted
1. What does Antony think is the reason for Brutus and Cassius’ armies having
confronted them face-to-face?
2. What is Octavius’ response when Antony orders him to take the left side of the field?
Why do you suppose he does this?
3. What does Cassius remark about Antony?
4. What do the ravens and crows flying overhead mean to Cassius?
5. What does Brutus say he finds “cowardly and vile”?
6. Brutus says he “bears too great a mind” to allow something to happen. What does he
mean by this?
7. Why do Brutus and Cassius give each other an everlasting farwell?
Act V, Scene II- The field of battle.
No Vocabulary
1. What message is Messala ordered to take to “the legions on the other side”?
Act V, Scene III- Another part of the field.
Vocabulary disconsolate- sad
1. According to Titinius, why is Cassius’ side losing to Antony’s forces?
2. How does Cassius die? Why?
3. It turns out that Cassius killed himself prematurely. Why?
Act V, Scene IV- Another part of the field.
No Vocabulary
1. Who impersonates Brutus? Why?
Act V, Scene V- Another part of the field.
Vocabulary
Pit- vault, crypt
Smatch- touch, hint
1. What do Clitus, Dardinius, and Volumnius refuse to do for Brutus that Strato does for
him?
2. As he dies, why does Brutus say, “Caesar, now be still”?
3. How do Antony and Octavius treat Brutus’ body?
4. Many critics argue that Caesar is the tragic hero of this play, others argue that Brutus
is. Do you think Caesar or Brutus is the tragic hero? Either way, be sure to include the
tragic flaw of the character- that which causes his downfall.
5. Identify the play’s exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.