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What impression of Egypt and Rome are we given in the first two scenes of Antony and Cleopatra, and by what means?
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Joanna Vickers L66 September 2004 What impression of Egypt and Rome are we given in the first two scenes of Antony and Cleopatra, and by what means? In the first two scenes of Antony and Cleopatra, we are introduced to Egypt and Rome through the images and language used by the characters in the play. Although the contrast between the two countries is emphasised, we are also shown the way in which the two cultures are often merged by the presence of the Romans in the Egyptian environment. Egypt is predominantly presented to us as a liberal, hedonistic society, where precedence is given to banquets and pleasure-seeking, and it is full of female characteristics. On the other hand, Rome is an extremely masculine, military-based society. Importance is placed on discipline and physical strength, as opposed to the self-interest which they see so much of in the Egyptian court. Egypt is ruled by a Queen,...
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