Antony and Cleopatra · Character
Soothsayer
A fortune-teller who warns Antony about Caesar.
minor
Also known as Alexas Soothsayer, Exit Soothsayer, Soothsayer Caesar
First appearance: Scene II
Soothsayer shows up with force in Scene II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Reads fortunes for Charmian and Iras, predicting Charmian will outlive Cleopatra.
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In Scene II: Reads fortunes for Charmian and Iras, predicting Charmian will outlive Cleopatra. Later, in Scene III: The Soothsayer warns…
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- Other
Character groups
- Servants, messengers, and minor allies
- Roman political and military figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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