Antony and Cleopatra · Character
Thyreus
A messenger sent by Caesar to negotiate with Cleopatra.
minor
Also known as Thyreus Mark Antony, Thyreus Caesar
First appearance: Scene XIII
Thyreus shows up with force in Scene XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Dispatched by Caesar to use his eloquence to win Cleopatra from Antony.
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In Scene XII: Dispatched by Caesar to use his eloquence to win Cleopatra from Antony. Later, in Scene XIII: Caesar's messenger, who is…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Thyreus in Scene XIII