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"Thou art the armourer of my heart"

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 01:20:41 PST

"Thou art the armourer of my heart"

Wow. That's quite a project. Cleopatra led such a full life that there...

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:42:27 PST

Wow. That's quite a project. Cleopatra led such a full life that there are many questions I would like to ask. For instance, 1. What was it like being one of the only women to be a head of state during her life? 2. What did she think of Julius Caesar? 3. Who did she love the most, Caesar or Mark Anthony? 4. Why did she feel she had to kill herself? 5. She was noted as a great beauty during her time. Did she any any special beauty secrets?...

i have to do a project , and interview cleopatra ; i can ask her...

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:30:19 PST

i have to do a project , and interview cleopatra ; i can ask her questions about anything, i just dont know what to ask,help?

Favourite Antony and Cleopatra quotation

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:12:23 PST

The topic name says it all. What is your favourute quotation from this play and why?

A possible thesis statement: Marc Antony's ultimate demise was due to...

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 18:53:08 PST

A possible thesis statement: Marc Antony's ultimate demise was due to fundamental flaws in his character. Although a warrior soldier he lacked disapline and the political savy to sustain his hold on empire, he simply did not have the 'brains' that Octavian had.........I think this might be a good start for you. You should research Julius Caesar, Antony and Octavian that way you will get a feel for Antony's character flaws compared...

The characterization of Antony, "Antony and Cleopatra"

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 10:58:13 PST

i was wondering if you could help me? i am having particular trouble with the thesis statement and i am not sure how to order my essay. if you could help me with my thesis statement and a rough essay plan i would be very gratefull.

i have only read up to act two scene six, therefore i can only write up to this particular part of the play and this is what is making it more difficult for. thankyou

"fleshpot" as a place of sexual immorality or excesses is a...

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:37:57 PST

"fleshpot" as a place of sexual immorality or excesses is a derived meaning and was probably coming to mean that in the 16th century England. It is what we think of today when we hear the word. But the "flesh pots" of Egypt referred to in Exodus 16 was an actual king of cooking pot. The following definition comes from http://www.bible-history.com/isbe/F/FLESH-POT/ In the original Hebrew it is two words. ...

One of the reasons is a rebellion agaisnt the Aristotelian unities...

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:24:59 PST

One of the reasons is a rebellion agaisnt the Aristotelian unities (unity of time, place and action) During the renaissance, Classicism flourished and drama was mainly shaped after the Greek model. By multiplying scenes hence locations, Shakespeare openly defies the great master of drama and his poetics. Thus, we see in Antony and Cleopatra a rapid transition from Egypt to Rome. Such thing is absolutly dismissed by classicists since it...

In Act III of the play, Antony and Cleopatra are fighting Octavian, now...

Sun, 11 May 2008 17:13:55 PST

In Act III of the play, Antony and Cleopatra are fighting Octavian, now called Caesar Augustus, for control of the eastern Roman Empire. Their fleet has been destroyed, and now they face imprisonment or execution. Caesar meets with Antony's ambassador and tells him that Cleopatra will be rewarded if she hands Antony over to him.In Act III, scene 13, Antony has learned that Cleopatra plans to lay down her crown at Caesar's feet and let him...

In the play "Antony and Cleopatra," does Cleopatra betray Antony?

Tue, 6 May 2008 14:38:53 PST

In the play "Antony and Cleopatra," does Cleopatra betray Antony?

Antony from the very beginnig is represented as a man who indulges...

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:45:57 PST

Antony from the very beginnig is represented as a man who indulges excessively in pleasure, especially the pleasure represnted by egypt or cleopatr like Antony himself says , "in Egypt my pleasure lies". Antony is represented in the text as a courageous n able soldier, thus is often compared to Hercules, the Roman god of martial valour. Hence, Herculean is an epithet often added to his name. Inspite of his extraordinary abilities...

The play opens with Philo, the voice of martial code of rome...

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:27:55 PST

The play opens with Philo, the voice of martial code of rome foreshadowing the fall of Antony. Philo comments on Antony's deterioration as a soldier because of his excessive desire for cleopatra, the queen of egypt. Philo explains how Antony has become "bellows & fans" to "cool a gypsy's lust". Therefore, Act 1 secne I froegrounds Antony's complete destruction & defeat as a soldier as a result of his preference of...

It's not symbolic however, Anotny used this phrase in front of Cleopatra...

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:21:28 PST

It's not symbolic however, Anotny used this phrase in front of Cleopatra to make her happy. Cleopatra was not happy with the arrival of the messanger from Rome so, Antory says these lines which means that he no longer worries about Rome and let is drown in the river. This shows his negligence from Antony's part as a General, and being one of the triumvirs this doesn't befits his character. He was so busy in love making and in pleasure with...

If you are using eNotes and need to cite it, there is always a...

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:48:08 PST

If you are using eNotes and need to cite it, there is always a "Cite This Page" link atop each work you are using, for each section of the analysis: introduction, characters, themes, etc. For example, you are quoting from the introduction, the citation is:R. Moore. "Antony and Cleopatra: Introduction." eNotes: Antony and Cleopatra. Ed. Penny Satoris. Seattle: Enotes.com Inc, October 2002. 12 March 2008....

For textual references (inside the paragraph), do not use a footnote....

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:36:40 PST

For textual references (inside the paragraph), do not use a footnote. Cite the title, the act, the scene, and the lines. Place them within parentheses at the end of the quotation. For example: Hamlet says "To be or not to be" (Hamlet III.i.64).Note the use of uppercase roman numerals for acts, lowercase roman numerals for scenes, and arabic numbers for lines. Also notice where the quotation marks and period go.For block quotations...

How do I cite "Antony and Cleopatra" in MLA format?

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:54:27 PST

How do I cite "Antony and Cleopatra" in MLA format?

This difference is primarily illustrated in the first two scenes of this...

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:12:11 PST

This difference is primarily illustrated in the first two scenes of this act. Antony has been called home from Egypt, where he has become enamored with Cleopatra. Caesar is far more concerned with the threat of Pompey, and we can see the rift beginning to widen between these two men - Antony, who has trouble governing his own self and passions, and Caesar, whose self-discipline and single-mindedness lead to his success in becoming emperor of...

Show how Shakespeare develops the contrast between the characters of...

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 03:08:37 PST

Show how Shakespeare develops the contrast between the characters of Caesar and Antony in Act Two.

The exact date for a first performance of this play would be difficult...

Sun, 4 Nov 2007 11:18:35 PST

The exact date for a first performance of this play would be difficult to pinpoint. Scholars believe it was written around 1606 or 1607, so we can assume it was probably performed then, too.Check the links below for more information about Antony and Cleopatra, as well as a chronology for events in Shakespeare's life.

Act I, particularly scene iii, shows us the beginning of the end for...

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 18:55:30 PST

Act I, particularly scene iii, shows us the beginning of the end for Antony and Cleopatra. Antony is enjoying his time with Cleopatra, his mistress, but then receives the news that his wife has died. He knows he needs to return to Rome, but hesitates telling Cleopatra the reason. She knows something is up, so she pouts and even fakes being sick to try to convince him to stay. Finally he admits the truth, so she tells him to go and...