In these lines, we see that Antinous was rude to Odysseus because he was disguised as a beggar. Everyone, including the suitors, believe this to be a bad action. Odysseus does so as well, and in these lines he reproaches Antinous. He tells us that the beggar is only there out of hunger, and that many men have crossed oceans due to hunger. He also hopes that Antinous dies soon.
The best prediction of what will become of Antinous is that he will probably die first, as Odysseus is planning to kill all the suitors and he has now wished he was dead. The detail that supports this prediction is the statement "<em>if there are Furies pent in the dark to avenge a poor man's wrong, then may Antinous meet his death before his wedding day!</em>"
The first option is the answer: <em>Titinius feels guilty that Cassius is dead, and decides he must kill himself.</em>
How I built the conclusion:
Firstly, the act starts with a conversation between Messala and Titinius. Then, Messala EXITS, so a monologue by Titinius starts (Since he's the only one in the scene, there's no need to identify the speaker, as there was previously when Messala was also present).
Since he's alone, and speaking with a sorrow tone when he starts to 'talk' to Cassius, it can be assumed that Cassius is dead. And apparently, Brutus had previously instructed Titinius to give a garland (the <em>wreath of victory</em>) to Cassius. (The notice of Cassius death is probably the report that would <em>thrust Brutus' ears</em>, and what Messala left to tell him, in the first place). Finally, he decides he will still accomplish his mission (<em>Brutus' bidding</em>) by also dying (as giving Cassius his garland in the afterlife).
So with the <em>gods' leave</em> (in this context, permission), he meets his <em>Roman's part</em> (separation from Rome - material world). And he finally conclude the deed by 'inviting' <em>Cassius' sword </em>to find <em>Titinius' heart </em>(his own heart - thrusts a sword into his chest).
Dear friend.
Imagine him receiving that message has been the only happiness in my life. I don't know you, nor do you know me, but if fate has allowed you to find my message, it's because you need to know about me and help, if not me, other victims like me.
I find myself trapped in the basement of the sadistic, mad, murderous General Zaroff. I arrived here after my ship wreck survived. I came in search of help, but I only received despair and panic. The general hunts me like an animal, plotting my death all the time. I can no longer sleep, and control my nerves, I live on the edge of insanity all the time and I believe that my days of life will be short if I remain here, or if I throw myself into the sea, trying in vain to escape my captivity.
I'm afraid of suffering at the hands of Zaroff, I'm afraid of a slow and painful death, but my biggest fear is that this rascal will get away with his actions.
Please take this letter to the authorities and help an unfortunate person like me.
This is an example of figurative language i think... don't quote me hope i helped
