Brutus and Cassius quarrel. Brutus accuses Cassius of having an itching palm which means he has taken some bribe in place of homage to power. Cassius is heartbroken to think that his dear friend Brutus is angry with him.
During the quarrel, the truth of Brutus' bad temperament is revealed. His precious Portia is dead. She has swallowed hot coals and killed herself.
Brutus has lost the most precious gift in his life. He has lost his beloved wife. He has no will to go on. He might as well be dead along with Portia. Through his grief, Cassius' faults are magnified. After much discourse, quarreling, Brutus admits his reason for being so indignant.
Cassius realizes that Brutus is commenting out of anger, hurt, and bereavement at losing his wife.
Brutus decides to put his anger aside and offers Cassius wine. The two share wine and a handshake. In the face of death, the two breach their divisions.
Cassius and Brutus have argued out of fear and grief. They reunite due to the fact that they are in this situation due to honorable qualities. They both desire that Rome 's countrymen be free from slavery.
Caesar had to die. Now Brutus and Cassius face death for protecting Rome from Caesar's ambition.
Brutus could resent Cassius for persuading him to take action against Caesar.
Was Caesar's death in vain? Will Brutus and Cassius lose the war? In death, Brutus and Cassius have reunited.
