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Dercetas

A soldier of Antony who brings his sword to Caesar.

minor

Also known as Exit Dercetas

First appearance: Scene I

Dercetas shows up with force in Scene XIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Guard who takes Antony's sword to present to Caesar as a token of allegiance.
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In Scene XIV: Guard who takes Antony's sword to present to Caesar as a token of allegiance. Later, in Scene I: Former servant of Antony,…

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MAMark AntonyDIDiomedesCLCleopatraOCOctaviaDEDercetas

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Antony's soldiers and messengers
  • Protagonist
  • Roman political and military figures

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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