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Gallus

A friend of Caesar who helps guard Cleopatra.

minor

Also known as Caesar Gallus

First appearance: act v scene i

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SESeleucusMEMecaenasDODolabellaCLCleopatraMAMark AntonyGAGallus

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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