Cleopatra

Mark Antony

Passionate, tumultuous lovers whose intense romance is intertwined with political power and mutual destruction.

Charmian

Charmian is Cleopatra's devoted lady-in-waiting and close confidante, sharing in her joys and sorrows.

Iras

Iras is Cleopatra's loyal attendant and close companion, sharing in her intimate moments and final tragedy.

Dolabella

Dolabella is an envoy of Octavius who interacts with Cleopatra after Antony's death, showing her some courtesy.

Menas

Cleopatra and Menas are on opposing sides, as Menas serves Pompey who fights against Antony and Cleopatra.

Mark Antony

Passionate, tumultuous lovers whose intense romance is intertwined with political power and mutual destruction.

Iras

Iras is Cleopatra's loyal attendant and close companion, sharing in her intimate moments and final tragedy.

Mark Antony

Passionate, tumultuous lovers whose intense romance is intertwined with political power and mutual destruction.

Charmian

Charmian is Cleopatra's devoted lady-in-waiting and close confidante, sharing in her joys and sorrows.

Iras

Iras is Cleopatra's loyal attendant and close companion, sharing in her intimate moments and final tragedy.

Charmian

Charmian is Cleopatra's devoted lady-in-waiting and close confidante, sharing in her joys and sorrows.

Menas

Cleopatra and Menas are on opposing sides, as Menas serves Pompey who fights against Antony and Cleopatra.

Scene I

Teases Antony about his obligations to Fulvia and Caesar, and challenges his commitment.

Scene II

Briefly appears, sensing Antony's Roman thoughts; orders Enobarbus to fetch him.

Scene III

Feigns sickness and sullenness, accuses Antony of false love, and manipulates him emotionally.

Scene V

Expresses obsessive longing for Antony, recalls past affairs with Caesar and Pompey, and vows to send daily messages.

Scene I: Pompey's House in Messina

Mentioned as 'Salt Cleopatra' and 'Egypt's widow,' whose charms keep Antony in Egypt.

Scene V

Shifts from playful longing to violent fury upon hearing of Antony's marriage to Octavia, then collects herself to demand details about her rival.

Scene III

Interrogates the messenger about Octavia, showing jealousy and insecurity.

Scene VI

Cleopatra is depicted as having been publicly enthroned by Antony, appearing as the goddess Isis, and is blamed for turning Antony against Rome.

Scene VII

Insists on participating in the war and influences Antony's decision to fight by sea.

Scene XI

Entering with Charmian and Iras, she seeks Antony's forgiveness for her fearful sails during the battle.

Scene XIII

Defensive and manipulative, she attempts to placate Antony after his rage, swearing loyalty while having earlier entertained Caesar's messenger.

Scene II

Cleopatra observes Antony's strange mood and questions Enobarbas about his meaning, showing concern.

Scene IV

Helps Antony with his armor and expresses a wish that the war could be settled by single combat between Antony and Caesar.

Scene VIII

Joins Antony after the battle; receives his praise and offers a golden armor to Scarus.

Scene XII

Cleopatra enters to find Antony furious, is accused of treachery, and is driven away by his threats of violence and public humiliation.

Scene XIII

In a state of panic, she orders her women to help her and decides to feign death to escape Antony's wrath.

Scene XV

Grieves over Antony, refuses comfort, and resolves to die nobly after burying him.

Scene I

Sends an Egyptian messenger to Caesar seeking instruction; confined in her monument.

Scene II

Queen of Egypt, captured by Caesar, resolves to die nobly rather than be paraded in Rome.