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Antony and Cleopatra | Essays

• Conflict of Rome versus Egypt; West versus East

  Essay discussing one of the major themes in the play: the conflict between the Eastern world of Cleopatra and the Western world of Antony. Addresses the question: Who does Shakespeare favor in this dichotomy?

• The Character of Cleopatra

  Essay focusing on the character of Cleopatra and, specificially, the reasons she elects to commit suicide.

• Shakespeare's Use of Solar and Lunar Imagery in Antony and Cleopatra

  Essay examining how Shakespeare employs lunar and solar imagery in the play.

• Antony and Cleopatra: Analysis of the Final Act and Scene

  An examination of the final act and scene of the play, focusing on the language and actions of Cleopatra.

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