Athena explains Ajax's madness to Odysseus.

Ajax tortures cattle, thinking they are men and is accused by the chorus.

Tecmessa recounts Ajax slaughtering livestock.

Ajax regains his senses and is disgusted by his crimes

Tecmessa and the leader try to calm Ajax down.

Ajax leaves his tent.

Teucros’s man warns of Ajax’s fate if he leaves his tent.

A search begins for Ajax.

Ajax commits suicide by stabbing himself with his sword.

Ajax’s close ones mourn him

Menelaus and Agamemnon proclaims that Ajax's body should be left for the birds.

Odysseus argues that Ajax should be honored.

Ajax is to be buried as a hero.