Antony and Cleopatra Resúmenes (1.º edición)

Cleopatra: ‘ … none but Antony Should conquer Antony.’ (Act 4 sc 15 lines16-17) From an examination of the relationships of Antony and Cleopatra, Antony and Caesar and Antony and Enobarbus, discuss the quotation above.

Easy, short Antony and Cleopatra quotes to throw into any mini essays in exams and/or tests! These quotes are easy to remember and great to throw in anywhere when trying to reach the word count.

Antony: ‘The honour is sacred which he talks on now, Supposing that I lacked it.’ (Act 2 sc 2 lines 85-86) To what extent is Antony driven by his code of honour? Remember to explain your understanding of ‘honour’ in your discussion.

3 more Antony and Cleopatra mini essays (Matric IEB)

2 Antony & Cleopatra mini essays

‘Here am I Antony, Yet cannot hold this visible shape.’ (Antony: Act 4 sc 13 lines 13-14) ‘Melt Egypt into Nile, and kindly creatures Turn all to serpents.’ (Cleopatra Act 2 sc 5 lines 78-79) The theme of dissolution pervades Antony and Cleopatra. Is this effective in communicating the relationship between the two lovers? Your essay should include some discussion of their personal and political power.

Antony: ‘These strong Egyptian fetters I must break, Or lose myself in dotage.’ (Act 1 sc 2 lines106-107) Antony comments on the power displayed by Cleopatra and states that this relationship could cause him to ‘lose himself’. Is Cleopatra a woman who ruins a good man?