Which speaker vows to keep his sword drawn until Caesar's wounds are avenged?

• A. Brutus
• B. Octavius
• C. Cassius
• D. Antony

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is who commits to taking up arms to avenge Caesar and secure his legacy, showing how each character approaches Caesar’s death and its aftermath. Octavius, Caesar’s designated heir, steps onto the scene with a clear vow to pursue vengeance and to take up arms alongside Antony. That resolve to keep his sword drawn until Caesar’s wounds are avenged signals a readiness to act decisively and to use force to restore Caesar’s influence and future. It highlights his role as a calculating, strategic ally who will shape the political and military landscape after the murder.

Brutus is driven more by ideals about liberty and the republic, and his actions hinge on conscience and moral justifications rather than a vow of martial vengeance. Cassius is concerned with power dynamics and manipulation to achieve his ends, not primarily defined by a vow to fight for Caesar. Antony, while intent on vengeance and skilled in rhetoric, operates through public manipulation and appeals to the crowd; the specific martial vow described aligns more with Octavius’s character and plans at that moment.