sense of foreshadowing and death. This fear is revenge by itself. This is clearly shown when Brutus admits to Volumnius that he predicts his death is coming because of the encounter he has with Caesar’s ghost,Why, this, Volumnius:The ghost of Caesar hath appear’d to meTwo several times by night: at Sardis once,And this last night, here in Philippi fields.I know my hour is come. (Act 5, SC.5, 17-20) By virtue of revenge, Brutus believes that he is going to end up dying. The theme of revenge is thoroughly evident in many characters within the play such as Brutus, Caesar and Antony, and the Plebeians.The theme of revenge is once again apparent when the Plebeians attempt to seek justice for Caesar’s death. After Antony’s oration, the Plebeians feel that Brutus and his followers are dishonorable traitors who must be put to death,Methinks there is much reason in his saying.If thus consider rightly of the matter,Caesar has had great wrong....Make’d ye his words? He would not take the crown;Therefore ‘tis certain he was not ambitious. ...We will be revenged. (Act3, SC.2, 106-201)The Plebeians learn from Antony’s oration that Caesar is a noble man. They acquire a greater amount of respect towards Julius Caesar after Antony’s oration causing them to immediately thirst for vengeance. On account of their desire for revenge, the Plebeians would like to resolve the problem violently, Revenge! About! Seek! Burn! Fire! Kill! Slay!Let not a single traitor live. (Act 3, Sc.2, 202-203)Violence is the means the Plebeians use to seek vengeance for the death of Julius Cesar. Since the revenge for Caesar is such an important event, the Plebeians have to take it violently.As a result of the Plebeians’ desire for revenge, they elect Antony as the new king instead of Brutus. Electing Antony instead of Brutus is a form of revenge on him because he desperately wants to be king. Furthermore, Antony is a...
