Antony and Cleopatra

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Reading Antony and Cleopatra is particularly challenging because of Shakespeare's masterful embodiment of Rome and Egypt's contrasting worlds in language, structure, and characterization. Instead of seeing the interaction of Roman and Egyptian perspectives in Antony and Cleopatra as a type of double image of reality that changes as one moves from one location to another, students often find themselves compelled to pick sides. The more romantic opt for Cleopatra as the most sympathetic character, while the pragmatists dismiss her lifestyle as self-indulgent. The central challenge in reading th.

subjects: Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, antony and cleopatra,  Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, language,  Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, criticism, textual,  Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, dramatic production,  Criticism and interpretation,  Influence,  Shakespeare studies & criticism,  Language,  Textual Criticism,  Dramatic production,  Language and languages,  Theater,  Antony and Cleopatra (Shakespeare, William)