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Contrast and how it is used to heighten differences in Antony and Cleopatra. Antony and Cleopatra is a stage play written by William Shakespeare in the 17th Century. The plot of Antony and Cleopatra is centred round the struggle between East and West, which is not only between two geographically distinct empires but also between two diametrically opposed views. Shakespeare used all his literary tools to transform this historic story to a comedic tragedy. Shakespeare, when writing the opening scene, was very aware that he had to capture the audience's attention and interest. He opens with a Roman point of view "Nay, but this dotage of our general's overflows the measure," although the play is set in Alexandria, Egypt. This is the first contrast used to capture the audience's attention because they will be curious to why a roman soldier would be in Egypt. The audience is then shown throughout the play...

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