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Antony and Cleopatra · Character

Taurus

Caesar's lieutenant general in the war against Antony.

minor

Also known as Taurus Caesar

First appearance: Scene VIII

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Receives Caesar's orders and is entrusted with the scroll of instructions.
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Character groups

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

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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