What moral dilemma does this excerpt express? Titinius feels guilty that Cassius is misinterpreted the scene and killed himself, and Titinius decides he must kill himself too. Messala feels guilty that Cassius is dead, and he decides they must pause battle to honor Cassius with a funeral. Messala has to decide whether to tell Brutus about Cassius or to kill Pindarus. Titinius has to decide whether to tell Brutus about Cassius or to kill Pindarus.