Cinna, the poet, attempts to depart Rome due to his involvement in Caesar's death, but is apprehended by the Plebeians. The Plebeians mistake Cinna the poet for Cinna the conspirator and decide to rip him apart before going after Caesar's assassins. Cinna manages to escape but not before he has ripped his tunic off which reveals that he is indeed a conspirator. Here we see that poetry can be very influential in politics because it is able to move people to action. If Cinna had not tried to kill Caesar he would have been free to live out his life in peace. Instead, he decided to use his talent for writing to voice his opposition to the government and was willing to go as far as killing for his beliefs. This passage shows that if you are involved in political intrigue or conspiracy you should never let your clothes get torn off because this could reveal your true identity. It is important to keep secrets until the right time comes along.