Question

Read the passage from act 5, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.

[TITINIUS.] Why didst thou send me forth, brave Cassius?
Did I not meet thy friends, and did not they
Put on my brows this wreath of victory,
And bid me give it thee? Didst thou not hear their shouts?
Alas, thou hast misconstrued everything!
But hold thee, take this garland on thy brow.
Thy Brutus bid me give it thee, and I
Will do his bidding. Brutus, come apace,
And see how I regarded Caius Cassius.
By your leave, gods,—this is a Roman’s part:
Come, Cassius’ sword, and find Titinius’ heart.

Which theme is best expressed by the text evidence in the excerpt?

Power corrupts those who achieve it.
Victory is worth the price.
Loyalty to one's superior is more important than life.
People in power cannot recognize success.

Answer 1

Loyalty to one's superior is more important than life.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the passage, Titinius is showing his loyalty to Cassius by bringing him the garland of victory and also by offering to give his life for him. The last line of the excerpt, "Come, Cassius’ sword, and find Titinius’ heart," indicates that Titinius is willing to die for Cassius. This demonstrates the importance of loyalty to one's superior and the willingness to make sacrifices for them, even at the cost of one's own life.