Antony and Cleopatra: worksheets

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• Act 1

These notes separate Shakespeare's descriptions of characters to show to show how he has represented them and why we respond to them as we do. For example, Antony has a reputation as a great soldier but her is, when we met him, behaving in a less than admirable way for a member of the roman triumvirate.

• Act 2

These notes follow the same practice but there is an underlining of the contrast between Cleopatra, the lover and the Queen as well as the perception of her in Rome. She is also contrasted with Octavia.

• Act 3

In these notes examples of powerplay are pointed out and defined according to the description of power provided on the first page for this text. You need to notice a shift in Antony's power and in his relationship with cleopatra.

• Act 4 and 5

These notes continue from Act 3 above. You are advised to group the examples and come to a decision about the types (or categories) of powerplay