# Scarus — Antony and Cleopatra character guide

> Scarus in Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Scarus Gods

**First appearance:** 0036-act-iv-scene-vii

## Who they are

A brave soldier fighting for Antony.

## Relationships

### [Mark Antony](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/mark_antony)

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

### [Mark Antony](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/mark_antony)

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

### [Mark Antony](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/mark_antony)

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

## In the story

### [Scene VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-vii)

Appears as a soldier who urges Antony not to fight by sea, advocating for land battle.

### [Scene X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-x)

Describes the battle's shameful turn, blaming Cleopatra's cowardice and Antony's doting pursuit.

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

Wounded but spirited, he boasts of his injuries and urges pursuit of the retreating enemy.

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

Fought bravely in battle; Antony commends him to Cleopatra and promises him a golden armor.

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

Present with Antony, supporting his command and acknowledging the enemy's dual preparations.

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

Scarus reports the ominous signs and Antony's fluctuating fortunes, then witnesses Antony's outburst and is ordered to flee.

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