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Antony and Cleopatra

The Love of Antony and Cleopatra

By Simran Khurana, About.com

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.

Antony and Cleopatra, Act I, Sc. V
Give me to drink mandragora.

Antony and Cleopatra, Act IV, Sc. I
The shirt of Nessus is upon me.

Antony and Cleopatra, Act I, Sc. V
Where's my serpent of old Nile?

Antony and Cleopatra, Act I, Sc. II
This grief is crowned with consolation.

Antony and Cleopatra, Act II, Sc. II
Small to greater matters must give way.

Antony and Cleopatra, Act IV, Sc. I
Let's do it after the high Roman fashion.

Antony and Cleopatra, Act I, Sc. II
On the sudden
A Roman thought hath struck him.

Antony and Cleopatra, Act V, Sc. II
Mechanic slaves
With greasy aprons, rules, and hammers.

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