Julius CaesarACT 5 SCENE 4 MEDIUM

Scene Summary

• Brutus, Cato, and Lucilius are fighting in a battle and Brutus urges his men to stay strong.
• Young Cato introduces himself and his purpose to fight against tyrants.
• Brutus also reveals his identity and loyalty to his country.
• Lucilius fights bravely until he is captured.
• He offers a bribe to the soldier, suggesting that Brutus is worth more than any ransom.
• Another soldier recognizes the value of the prisoner.
• Lucilius claims that Brutus will not be taken alive and will be found as his true self.
• Antony arrives and is told that Brutus is captured.
• Lucilius reveals that Brutus is safe and that the captive is a worthy prize.
• Antony shows respect for the captured soldier and orders for him to be treated with kindness.
• He then sends someone to find Brutus and report back to Octavius.

The Death of Cato and Capture of Brutus

• Cato, the son of Marcus Cato, dies bravely in battle.
• Lucilius, disguised as Brutus, is captured by Antony's soldiers.
• Lucilius offers the soldiers money to kill him, falsely claiming to be Brutus.
• Lucilius states that Brutus will never be captured alive, as he would rather die than face such shame.
• Antony recognizes Lucilius's worth, despite him not being Brutus, and orders that he be cared for.
• Antony dispatches soldiers to find Brutus, alive or dead, and deliver a report to Octavius's tent.

Act V, Scene 4: Brutus' Capture

• Brutus and his army continue to fight, but their defeat is inevitable.
• Brutus retreats with Cato and Lucilius.
• Young Cato, the son of Marcus Cato, bravely proclaims his identity and loyalty to his country during the battle.
• Brutus also reveals his identity, emphasizing his commitment to his country.
• Lucilius, seeing Young Cato fall, praises his bravery and compares him to the fallen hero, Tintinius.
• Lucilius, captured by a soldier, offers a bribe to kill Brutus, but the soldier refuses, recognizing his importance.
• Lucilius, posing as Brutus, is taken prisoner.
• The news of Brutus' capture is brought to Antony.
• Lucilius, to protect Brutus, asserts that the captured man is a noble prisoner and that Brutus is safe.
• Antony expresses his appreciation for Lucilius' bravery and loyalty and orders kind treatment for him.
• Antony instructs the soldiers to find out Brutus' fate and report back to Octavius' tent.

Scene Summary

• Brutus and Cato fight bravely but are eventually overwhelmed
• Lucilius tricks a soldier into thinking he is Brutus
• Lucilius is taken prisoner and Antony is informed
• Lucilius is praised by Antony for his bravery and is treated as a friend

Key Characters

• Brutus: A Roman general who fought against Antony and Octavius
• Cato: Son of Marcus Cato, a Roman senator known for his virtue
• Lucilius: A loyal friend of Brutus
• Antony: Roman general and leader of the opposing forces
• Octavius: Roman ruler and Antony's ally

Key Events

• Heroic last stand: The scene opens with Brutus and Cato fighting valiantly, even though they are outnumbered.
• Cato's noble death: Cato, son of the famous Marcus Cato, dies bravely.
• Lucilius's sacrifice: Lucilius, to protect Brutus, pretends to be him and is captured by the enemy.
• Antony's admiration: Antony, impressed by Lucilius's bravery and sacrifice, orders him to be treated with kindness.
• Brutus's fate: Uncertainty hangs over Brutus's fate. The soldiers are sent to search for him to determine if he is alive or dead.