The younger soldier, Octavius clashes with Antony over military strategy before meeting Brutus and Cassius in the field.
Antony is indignant that his experience is questioned before confronting Brutus and Cassius in the field.
A messenger for the triumvirate's army that warns of the approach of Brutus and Cassius.
Brutus attempts to present a united front with Cassius and criticizes the members of the triumvirate for talking instead of fighting.
Cassius confronts Antony and Octavius with Brutus and admits that he senses the day will not go well. He decides he will kill himself rather than be taken captive.
A noble Roman soldier and confidant of Brutus.
A noble Roman soldier.
A noble Roman soldier and confidant of Cassius.
Antony and Octavius squabble before meeting Brutus and Cassius in the field for a parley. Brutus and Cassius arrive with their armies and each side accuses the other of merely making a show of bravery. Antony and Octavius leave, and Brutus consults with Lucilius while Cassius consults with Messala. Cassius says that while he doesn’t generally put much stock in omens, he believes that the fact that he saw vultures follow the army to Philippi means that they will be defeated. Cassius asks Brutus what he’ll do if they lose. Brutus says that he doesn’t believe suicide is an honorable option, but he will not allow himself to be paraded through Rome as a captive.
