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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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Character Web

16 connections

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MEMecaenasEUEuphroniusMAMark AntonyCLCleopatraAGAgrippaSCScarus

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

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

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • 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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See Scarus in Scene VII