Question

Why does Brutus choose to commit suicide at Philippi?

A. He recognizes that Antony and Octavius have no intention of capturing or killing him for his deeds.
B. In ancient Rome, suicide was a way for a person who was ashamed of his or her actions to seek forgiveness.
C. He learns that Cassius has betrayed him and joined forces with Antony and Octavius.
D. To ancient Romans, suicide was an honorable way to die if it helped one avoid defeat and humiliation.

Answer 1

Brutus resolves his inner conflict and kills himself to avoid defeat and humiliation

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Answer 2

Brutus chooses to kill himself at Philippi because to ancient Romans, it was an honorable way to die if it helped one avoid defeat and humiliation. Option D is correct.

In Ancient Rome, killing himself was considered an honorable alternative to being humiliated by the enemy. Brutus and Cassius were reluctant to be captured by Antony and Octavius, so they marched in triumph through Rome.