# Thyreus — Antony and Cleopatra character guide

> Thyreus in Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Thyreus Mark Antony, Thyreus Caesar

**First appearance:** 0028-act-iii-scene-xiii

## Who they are

A messenger sent by Caesar to negotiate with Cleopatra.

## In the story

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

Dispatched by Caesar to use his eloquence to win Cleopatra from Antony.

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

Caesar's messenger, who is whipped on Antony's orders for his familiarity with Cleopatra.

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