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This scene is set in Syria, after a victory against the Parthians, and shows a dialogue between Antony's lieutenant Ventidius and another of his followers, Silius. Silius tries to urge Ventidius into further heroic deeds, but Ventidius denies fearing that, although he "could do more to do Antonius good, but 'twould offend him, and in his offence should [Ventidius's] performance perish" (l. 25-27). | This scene is set in Syria, after a victory against the Parthians, and shows a dialogue between Antony's lieutenant Ventidius and another of his followers, Silius. Silius tries to urge Ventidius into further heroic deeds, but Ventidius denies fearing that, although he "could do more to do Antonius good, but 'twould offend him, and in his offence should [Ventidius's] performance perish" (l. 25-27). | ||
Revision as of 23:00, 11 May 2008
- Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, Folio edition from 1623 at EEBO
Contents
Act I
Act I: Scene 1.1
Philo (follower of Antony) enters and introduces the plot by telling what a great warrior Antony was, and how addicted he is now to Cleopatra. Antony disappoints Demetrius and Philo with his change.
One gets the impression of the love affair between Antony and Cleopatra. She is able to dominate him because he adores her so much. They argue a lot, because The Queen of Egypt does not feel loved enough (he is married with Fulvia), and disrespects Antony for taking orders from Caesar and Rome.
Act I: Scene 1.2
Act II
Act III
Act III: Scene 3.1
This scene is set in Syria, after a victory against the Parthians, and shows a dialogue between Antony's lieutenant Ventidius and another of his followers, Silius. Silius tries to urge Ventidius into further heroic deeds, but Ventidius denies fearing that, although he "could do more to do Antonius good, but 'twould offend him, and in his offence should [Ventidius's] performance perish" (l. 25-27).
