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Clown

A rustic who brings Cleopatra the basket of figs with hidden asps.

minor

First appearance: Scene II

Clown shows up with force in Scene II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A rural fellow who brings Cleopatra the basket of figs containing the asp.
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CLCleopatraMEMenasALAlexasSCScarusCHCharmianCLClown

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  • Servants, messengers, and minor allies
  • Roman political and military figures

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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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