# Alexas — Antony and Cleopatra character guide

> Alexas in Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Alexas Soothsayer, Exit Alexas, sweet Alexas, Lord Alexas

**First appearance:** 0002-act-i-scene-i

## Who they are

A servant and messenger in Cleopatra's court.

## In the story

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/chapters/act-i-scene-ii)

Calls the Soothsayer and joins in the playful fortune-telling.

### [Scene III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/chapters/act-i-scene-iii)

Sent by Cleopatra to spy on Antony's mood.

### [Scene V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/chapters/act-i-scene-v)

Delivers Antony's message and a pearl, describing Antony's balanced mood.

### [Scene V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-v)

Sent by Cleopatra to gather information about Octavia's appearance.

### [Scene III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-iii)

Introduces the messenger and comments on Herod's fear of Cleopatra.

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-ii)

Present in the scene as part of Cleopatra's entourage.

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