# Mardian — Antony and Cleopatra character guide

> Mardian in Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mardian the Eunuch

**First appearance:** 0006-act-i-scene-v

## Who they are

A eunuch in Cleopatra's service.

## In the story

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

The eunuch is questioned by Cleopatra about his affections and responds with a reference to Venus and Mars.

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

The eunuch briefly appears when Cleopatra considers playing billiards.

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

Sent by Cleopatra to deliver the false report of her death to Antony.

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

Brings false report of Cleopatra's death, prompting Antony's decision to end his life.

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