Antony and Cleopatra Key Characters and Events
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Who says that Cleopatra is "cunning past man's thought"?

Antony

What gift does Antony send to Cleopatra when he is leaving Egypt?

an Orient pearl

Who has to be carried home from Pompey's party?

Lepidus

What does Cleopatra use "the pretty worm of Nilus" for?

<p>She uses its poison to kill herself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is described in the play as "of a holy, cold, and still conversation"?

<p>Octavia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who hopped "forty paces through the public street"?

<p>Cleopatra</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Antony react to the news of Fulvia's death?

<p>He regrets having wished her dead and wishes her back</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Pompey react to Menas's suggestion that they kill the Roman triumvirs and thereby make Pompey the most powerful man alive?

<p>He wishes Menas had done the deed without telling him</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Octavia learn that her husband has left her?

<p>Her brother tells her about it</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the soldiers, what god leaves Antony before his battle with Octavius?

<p>Hercules</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of Antony's first wife?

<p>Fulvia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What solution does Agrippa propose to establish peace between Caesar and Antony?

<p>Antony should marry Caesar's sister, Octavia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Cleopatra contribute to Antony's battle with Caesar?

<p>a fleet of sixty ships</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Cleopatra repay Antony after leading him into a retreat?

<p>with a kiss</p> Signup and view all the answers

On the night before his fight with Caesar, what sign of bad fortune do Antony's soldiers encounter?

<p>strange music</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Antony react to the news of Enobarbus's desertion?

<p>He grieves for having corrupted an honest man and orders his friend's possessions returned to him</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Enobarbus react to Antony's gift and well-wishes?

<p>He feels extreme guilt and determines to die rather than fight him</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Charmian suggest that Cleopatra do in order to quell Antony's anger against her?

<p>Send him word that she has killed herself</p> Signup and view all the answers

Whom does Antony order to kill him?

<p>Eros</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Caesar intend to do with Cleopatra after Antony's death?

<p>keep her on display in Rome</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Cleopatra kill herself?

<p>she lets herself be bitten by poisonous snakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

How does Antony describe Cleopatra's cunning?

Antony describes Cleopatra as cunning, surpassing even men's cunning.

What does Antony send Cleopatra when he leaves Egypt?

Antony sends Cleopatra an Orient pearl as a symbol of his love and a token of his departure.

Who gets carried home from Pompey's party?

Lepidus, one of the Roman triumvirs, is so drunk at Pompey's party that he has to be carried home.

How does Cleopatra use the 'pretty worm of Nilus'?

Cleopatra uses the poison of the 'pretty worm of Nilus' (an asp) to kill herself.

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How is Octavia described in the play?

Octavia, Antony's wife and Caesar's sister, is described as being pious, reserved, and calm.

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Who hopped forty paces through the public street?

Cleopatra is described as hopping forty paces through the public street, showcasing her playful and unrestrained nature.

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How does Antony react to the news of Fulvia's death?

Antony, upon hearing of Fulvia's death, regrets having wished for it and expresses a desire for her return.

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How does Pompey react to Menas's plan to kill the triumvirs?

Pompey, though he desires power, is hesitant and indecisive. He wishes Menas had killed the triumvirs without consulting him.

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How does Octavia find out that Antony has left her?

Octavia learns of Antony's departure from her brother, highlighting the lack of communication and the breakdown of their marriage.

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What god leaves Antony before his battle with Octavius?

According to the soldiers, Antony loses the support of Hercules, a symbol of strength and power, before his battle with Octavius.

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What was the name of Antony's first wife?

Fulvia was Antony's first wife, before he met and fell in love with Cleopatra.

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What solution does Agrippa suggest to establish peace between Caesar and Antony?

Agrippa proposes that Antony marry Caesar's sister, Octavia, as a way to establish peace and create an alliance between the two powerful men.

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What does Cleopatra contribute to Antony's battle with Caesar?

Cleopatra contributes a fleet of sixty ships to Antony's battle with Caesar, demonstrating her commitment and support.

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How does Cleopatra repay Antony after leading him into a retreat?

Cleopatra rewards Antony for retreating with a kiss, highlighting their passionate and intimate relationship.

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What sign of bad fortune do Antony's soldiers encounter before his battle?

Antony's soldiers hear strange music the night before his battle with Caesar, seen as an ominous sign of bad fortune.

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How does Antony react to Enobarbus's desertion?

Antony, upon learning of Enobarbus's desertion, expresses grief for corrupting an honest man and orders his friend's possessions to be returned.

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How does Enobarbus react to Antony's kindness?

Enobarbus, overwhelmed by guilt for deserting Antony, decides to die rather than fight against him.

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What does Charmian suggest Cleopatra do to calm Antony's anger?

Charmian suggests to Cleopatra that she send Antony a message saying she has killed herself, to quell his anger and potentially bring him back to her.

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Whom does Antony order to kill him?

Antony orders Eros to kill him, showing his determination to end his own life rather than face capture by Caesar.

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What does Caesar intend to do with Cleopatra after Antony's death?

Caesar plans to show Cleopatra as a spectacle in Rome, treating her as a trophy of war and a source of entertainment for the people.

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How does Cleopatra kill herself?

Cleopatra chooses to die by allowing herself to be bitten by poisonous snakes, a gesture symbolizing her control over her own fate and her refusal to be captured and humiliated.

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Study Notes

Antony and Cleopatra Key Characters and Events

  • Antony describes Cleopatra as "cunning past man's thought" to Enobarbus.
  • Antony sends an Orient pearl to Cleopatra when leaving Egypt.
  • Lepidus is carried home from Pompey's party, suggesting ill health.
  • Cleopatra uses the poison of the "pretty worm of Nilus" to commit suicide.
  • Octavia is described as having a "holy, cold, and still conversation."
  • Cleopatra is reported to have hopped "forty paces through the public street".
  • Antony regrets wishing Fulvia dead and desires her return after hearing of her death.
  • Pompey wishes Menas had killed the triumvirs without telling him.
  • Octavia learns of Antony's departure from her brother.
  • Antony's soldiers believe Hercules left Antony prior to a battle with Octavius.
  • Antony's first wife is Fulvia.
  • Agrippa suggests Antony marry Caesar's sister, Octavia, for peace.
  • Cleopatra provides a fleet of sixty ships to help Antony in his battle.
  • Cleopatra repays Antony with a kiss after he retreats.
  • Antony's soldiers experience strange music the night before a battle with Caesar as an omen.
  • Antony grieves for Enobarbus's desertion and orders his property returned.
  • Enobarbus feels guilt over his desertion and wishes to die.
  • Charmian suggests Cleopatra feign death to appease Antony's anger.
  • Antony orders Eros to kill him.
  • Caesar intends to display Cleopatra in Rome after Antony's death.
  • Cleopatra kills herself with poisonous snakes.

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