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Sossius

A Roman officer under Antony.

minor

First appearance: act iii scene i

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  • Servants, messengers, and minor allies
  • Roman political and military figures
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Sossius in act iii scene i