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Revenge in Julius Caesar

m make his oration at Caesar’s funeral, but he also has to use much effort into composing his oration. When discussing which one of the conspirators should die, Antony suggests that his own brother Publius should also die,These many then shall die; their names are porick’d.Your brother too much die;..He shall not live... (Act 4, SC.1, 1-6)Due to Antony’s agreement upon his brothers’ punishment, it is again evident that revenge is a central theme within the play. His rage for Caesar’s death is so great that he takes no mercy on the conspirators, even if one of them happens to be his brother. However, not only does Antony desire to avenge Caesar’s death, but Caesar himself is also desperate for revenge.The return of Caesar’s ghost is yet another event in the play that demonstrates revenge. Caesar’s desire to take revenge upon Brutus is shown when his ghost describes Brutus as “Thy evil spirit, Brutus.” (Act 4, Sc.3, 281). His sense of revenge is the reason for his ghost’s return and its encounter with Brutus,How ill this taper burns! Ha! Who comes here?I think it is the weakness of mine eyesThat shapes this monstrous apparition.It comes upon me. Art thou any thing?Art thou some god, some angel, or some devil,That mak’st my blood cold, and my hair to stare?Speak to me what thou art. (Act 4, SC.3, 274-280)As a result of revenge, he returns in the form of a ghost and foreshadows the inevitable price Brutus must pay for his actions, which is death. It is Caesar’s deep motive for revenge that keeps his own ghost from rest, and Caesar’s ghost will not do so until his death is avenged. Caesar’s ghost symbolizes Brutus’ inner belief that his end is near; meaning vengeance will take its course. Hence, Caesar’s ghost acts as a symbol of revenge. Brutus is so filled with guilt that the mere site of Caesar’s ghost overwhelms him with a ...

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