Mark Antony

Cleopatra

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

Agrippa

Agrippa is a loyal general to Octavius Caesar and a direct military and political adversary of Mark Antony.

Menas

Antony and Menas are enemies on opposing sides of the Roman civil conflict, with Menas serving Pompey.

Iras

Iras is Cleopatra's attendant who interacts with Antony as part of the Egyptian court, showing loyalty to the queen's lover.

Pompey

Antony and Pompey are political and military rivals vying for control of the Roman Republic.

Octavia

Octavia is Antony's wife (sister of Octavius), a political marriage that fails due to Antony's obsession with Cleopatra.

Charmian

Charmian is a loyal servant of Cleopatra who treats Antony with respect as her queen's beloved.

Octavius Caesar

Antony and Octavius are former allies turned bitter enemies, fighting for sole control of Rome.

Enobarbus

Enobarbus is Antony's loyal but pragmatic friend and military officer, who eventually deserts him out of disillusionment.

Scarus

Scarus is a loyal soldier under Antony's command, fighting bravely for him in battle.

Cleopatra

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

Agrippa

Agrippa is a loyal general to Octavius Caesar and a direct military and political adversary of Mark Antony.

Scene I

Dismisses news from Rome, declares his love for Cleopatra, and prioritizes pleasure over duty.

Scene II

Receives news of Fulvia's death and political threats; resolves to leave Egypt.

Scene III

Attempts to justify his departure to Rome, citing Fulvia's death and Pompey's rebellion.

Scene IV

Discussed in absentia; criticized by Caesar for his indulgent lifestyle in Egypt and neglect of his political and military duties.

Scene I: Pompey's House in Messina

Referenced as being in Egypt, indulging in feasts and love with Cleopatra, but now expected to return to Rome.

Scene II

Defends his actions in Egypt, agrees to marry Octavia to forge peace with Caesar.

Scene III

Antony takes leave of Octavia and Caesar, listens to the Soothsayer's warning, and decides to return to Egypt, ordering Ventidius to Parthia.

Scene VI

Participates in the negotiations and is teased by Pompey about his time in Egypt; later discussed by Menas and Enobarbus regarding his marriage to Octavia.

Scene VII

Engages in banter about the Nile and crocodiles; drinks and dances with the company.

Scene I

Referenced as the grand captain to whom Ventidius will report; he is en route to Athens.

Scene II

Takes leave of Caesar, reassuring him of his commitment to Octavia and the alliance.

Scene IV

Expresses grievances against Caesar and prepares for war, valuing honor above all.

Scene V

Walking in the garden, spurning rushes, calling Lepidus a fool, and threatening the officer who killed Pompey.

Scene VI

Antony is accused by Caesar of enthroning Cleopatra and their children, slandering Caesar, and assembling kings for war. He is described as having abandoned Octavia.

Scene VII

Decides to fight Caesar by sea, overriding the counsel of his officers.

Scene IX

Orders the positioning of squadrons to survey Caesar's ships.

Scene XI

Overcome with shame and despair, he bids his followers leave him and reflects on his lost command and honor.

Scene XIII

Volatile and humiliated, he lashes out at Cleopatra and Caesar's messenger, but rallies with renewed determination to fight.

Scene II

Antony declares he will fight by sea and land, then shows emotional vulnerability to his servants, speaking of possible death and a 'mangled shadow'.

Scene III

Referenced as the one whom the god Hercules loved and is now leaving.

Scene IV

Eagerly arms himself for battle, exchanging playful words with Cleopatra and kissing her farewell before leading his soldiers.

Scene V

Antony receives news of Enobarbus's desertion and responds with generosity, ordering his treasure to be sent after him.

Scene VII

Leads his forces in battle, encouraging Scarus and promising reward for his bravery.

Scene VIII

Leads his troops in victory, praises their valor, and greets Cleopatra with affectionate and triumphant language.

Scene X

Commands his army and observes the enemy's naval preparations, expressing frustration at the choice of battle by sea.

Scene XII

Antony is devastated and enraged after learning his fleet has yielded to Caesar, accusing Cleopatra of betrayal and vowing revenge.

Scene XIV

Resolves to die after believing Cleopatra dead; attempts suicide and is carried to Cleopatra's monument.

Scene XV

Brought dying to Cleopatra, speaks his last words, and dies in her arms.