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How does Shakespeare present the characters of Anthony and Cleopatra in act oneand how does he convey the contrasting worlds and values of Egypt and Rome?
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Emma Dwyer Pg 1 5/7/2007 How does Shakespeare present the characters of Anthony and Cleopatra in act one and how does he convey the contrasting worlds and values of Egypt and Rome? The opulent backdrop of the palace at Alexandria provides Shakespeare, his readers and characters with the perfect scene with which to introduce a romance. For a romance it most certainly is, however at this junction it is apparent that all is not as blissful as it should be. The Roman Mark Anthony we understand to be the archetypal macho hero. Comparisons with the Greek God of war Mars are purposeful. After all he is '...the greatest solider of the world'. Certainly he comes across as the strength but also well mannered, quite the gentleman. At times he can be stern, direct; one imagines he doesn't suffer fools gladly, this is apparent during the second scene a he momentarily looses his patience...
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