Act I, Sc. V
Give me to drink mandragora.
Act IV, Sc. I
The shirt of Nessus is upon me.
Act I, Sc. V
Where's my serpent of old Nile?
Act I, Sc. II
This grief is crowned with consolation.
Act II, Sc. II
Small to greater matters must give way.
Act IV, Sc. I
Let's do it after the high Roman fashion.
Act I, Sc. II
On the sudden
A Roman thought hath struck him.
Act V, Sc. II
Mechanic slaves
With greasy aprons, rules, and hammers.
The play Antony and Cleopatra is based on actual historical events. Shakespeare weaves global history -- the political situation in Alexandria and Egypt -- with a love story between two world leaders, Antony and Cleopatra. This play is well received because of its dynamic screenplay and powerful visualization. The backdrop of the harsh battlefield against vulnerable love makes this play a rare treat. Read quotes from the play, Antony and Cleopatra.
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