 Meanwhile, Carthage is being attacked by the forces of the Roman general Scipio.As Carthage and its king, break faith with Massinissa in an effort to fend off the combined forces of Scipio and a rebuffed Syphax, Sophonisba is forced to choose between filial allegiance to King Hasdrubal and personal fidelity to both her ideals and her husband.Ultimately, Sophonisba commits suicide so that Massinissa will not be forced to break two conflicting vows