Antony and Cleopatra · Character
Scarus
A brave soldier fighting for Antony.
minor
Also known as Scarus Gods
First appearance: Scene VII
Scarus's tie to Mark Antony is one of the pressures that moves Antony and Cleopatra—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Appears as a soldier who urges Antony not to fight by sea, advocating for land battle.
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With Mark Antony (professional): Scarus is a loyal soldier under Antony's command, fighting bravely for him in battle. With Mark Antony (professional): Scarus is a loyal soldier under Antony's command, fighting bravely…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Roman political and military figures
- Servants, messengers, and minor allies
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Antony’s degradation: he…
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Scarus is a loyal soldier under Antony's command, fighting bravely for him in battle. How this plays out →
- Mark Antony
professional · positive
Scarus is a loyal soldier under Antony's command, fighting bravely for him in battle. How this plays out →
- Mark Antony
professional · positive
Scarus is a loyal soldier under Antony's command, fighting bravely for him in battle. How this plays out →
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See Scarus in Scene VIIIn the story
Scarus appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Scarus in Scene VII