Antony and Cleopatra · Character

Mecaenas

A supporter and advisor of Octavius Caesar.

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Also known as Mecaenas

First appearance: Scene II

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

Supports reconciliation and questions Enobarbus about Cleopatra's influence.

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In Scene II: Supports reconciliation and questions Enobarbus about Cleopatra's influence. Later, in Scene IV: Discusses the journey and…

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Scene II
Supports reconciliation and questions Enobarbus about Cleopatra's influence.
Scene IV
Discusses the journey and anticipates arriving at the Mount before Lepidus.
Scene VI
Present among the triumvirs' retinue during the negotiations.
Scene VI
Mecaenas questions the public nature of Antony's actions and later welcomes Octavia, expressing pity for her.
Scene I
Advises Caesar to exploit Antony's rage and press the attack.
Scene I
Observes that Antony's taints and honours were balanced, and that Caesar sees himself in Antony's mirror.

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