Final answer:
In 'Julius Caesar,' Pindarus incorrectly believes that Titinius is surrounded by enemies on the battlefield when he is actually greeted by allies, leading to tragic misunderstandings.
Step-by-step explanation:
In William Shakespeare's play, Pindarus comes to an incorrect conclusion about what is happening on the battlefield in 'Julius Caesar.' In the infamous scene, Pindarus misinterprets the outcome of a fight between Titinius and Caesar's troops. Under Cassius's order, Pindarus ascends a hill to observe the battle. From this vantage point, he witnesses what he believes to be Titinius being surrounded by enemy soldiers. In reality, Titinius is actually being greeted by Brutus's troops, who are allies. However, Pindarus mistakenly concludes and reports to Cassius that Titinius has been captured by the enemy, leading Cassius to a false belief that leads to dire consequences.