# Antony — Cleopatra character guide > Antony in Cleopatra by H. Rider Haggard. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Mark Antony, the Noble Antony, Roman Antony **First appearance:** 0024-xii-of-the-coming-back-of-harmachis-of-the-greeting-of-charmion-and-of-the-answer-of-cleopatra-to-quintus-dellius-the-ambassador-of-antony-the-triumvir ## Snapshot Rome's world-losing triumvir, undone by Cleopatra's spell, whose ruin drags Egypt and its last royal hope down with him. ## Who they are Antony is the Master of the World whose reason has been surrendered to Cleopatra, his passion for her blinding him to Octavian's gathering war. His decline is the political weather of the novel's later arc: his death leaves Cleopatra half-stupefied before a bloodstained robe, and his embalmed body becomes the altar of her final defiance. He is both rival and mirror to Harmachis — another great man lost to the same queen. ## Relationships ### [Cleopatra](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/characters/cleopatra) _romantic_ Passionate and tumultuous lovers, their relationship is marked by intense devotion and political alliance. ### [Charmion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/characters/charmion) _friendship_ Antony treats Charmion with familiarity and respect as Cleopatra's trusted attendant, maintaining a cordial alliance. ### [Caesarion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/characters/caesarion) _family_ Antony acts as a stepfather figure to Caesarion, with a relationship blending affection and political necessity. ### [Nekt-nebf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/characters/nekt_nebf) _social_ Antony interacts with Nekt-nebf as a court figure, maintaining a polite but distant acquaintance. ### [Atoua](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/characters/atoua) _social_ Antony knows Atoua as part of Cleopatra's household, with a relationship based on casual court interaction. ### [Olympus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/characters/olympus) _social_ Antony interacts with Olympus as a court physician, maintaining a respectful but informal acquaintance. ### [Eros](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/characters/eros) _friendship_ Eros is Antony's loyal servant or attendant, sharing a bond of trust and personal service. ### [Amenemhat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/characters/amenemhat) _professional_ Amenemhat interacts with Antony as a court official, managing administrative or political affairs. ### [Cleopatra](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/characters/cleopatra) _romantic_ Passionate and tumultuous lovers, their relationship is marked by intense devotion and political alliance. ### [Charmion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/characters/charmion) _friendship_ Antony treats Charmion with familiarity and respect as Cleopatra's trusted attendant, maintaining a cordial alliance. ### [Cleopatra](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/characters/cleopatra) _romantic_ Passionate and tumultuous lovers, their relationship is marked by intense devotion and political alliance. ### [Nekt-nebf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/characters/nekt_nebf) _social_ Antony interacts with Nekt-nebf as a court figure, maintaining a polite but distant acquaintance. ## In the story ### [Author's Note](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/chapters/author-s-note) Roman general and Cleopatra's lover, whose flight at Actium is part of the unexplained tragedy. ### [Of the Imprisonment of Harmachis; Of the Scorn of Charmion; Of the Setting Free of Harmachis; and of the Coming of Quintus Dellius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/chapters/ix-of-the-imprisonment-of-harmachis-of-the-scorn-of-charmion-of-the-setting-free-of-harmachis-and-of-the-coming-of-quintus-dellius) Mentioned as the Triumvir who sent Dellius with a summons. ### [X: Of the Trouble of Cleopatra; Of Her Oath to Harmachis; and of the Telling by Harmachis to Cleopatra of the Secret of the Treasure That Lay Beneath the Mass of "Her"](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/chapters/x-of-the-trouble-of-cleopatra-of-her-oath-to-harmachis-and-of-the-telling-by-harmachis-to-cleopatra-of-the-secret-of-the-treasure-that-lay-beneath-the-mass-of-her) Discussed as a threat; Cleopatra analyzes his character and intentions. ### [XV: Of the Feast of Cleopatra; Of the Melting of the Pearl; Of the Saying of Harmachis; and of Cleopatra’s Vow of Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/chapters/xv-of-the-feast-of-cleopatra-of-the-melting-of-the-pearl-of-the-saying-of-harmachis-and-of-cleopatra-s-vow-of-love) Praises Cleopatra's beauty, forgives her political misdeeds, and declares his love for her, accepting her crown as a gift. ### [XVI: Of the Plan of Charmion; Of the Confession of Charmion; and of the Answer of Harmachis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/chapters/xvi-of-the-plan-of-charmion-of-the-confession-of-charmion-and-of-the-answer-of-harmachis) Mentioned as the Roman whom Cleopatra now loves and who has fallen under her spell, as predicted by Charmion. ### [Book III: The Vengeance of Harmachis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/chapters/book-iii-the-vengeance-of-harmachis) Roman general and Cleopatra's ally, whose fate is tied to the unfolding events. ### [III: Of the Life of Him Who Was Named the Learned Olympus, in the Tomb of the Harpers That Is by Tápé; Of His Counsel to Cleopatra; Of the Message of Charmion; and of the Passing of Olympus Down to Alexandria](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/chapters/iii-of-the-life-of-him-who-was-named-the-learned-olympus-in-the-tomb-of-the-harpers-that-is-by-t-p-of-his-counsel-to-cleopatra-of-the-message-of-charmion-and-of-the-passing-of-olympus-down-to-alexandria) Subdued by Cleopatra in Syria, gives her vast territories, and later flees from Actium after Cleopatra's flight. ### [IV: Of the Meeting of Charmion with the Learned Olympus; Of Her Speech with Him; Of the Coming of Olympus Into the Presence of Cleopatra; and of the Commands of Cleopatra](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/chapters/iv-of-the-meeting-of-charmion-with-the-learned-olympus-of-her-speech-with-him-of-the-coming-of-olympus-into-the-presence-of-cleopatra-and-of-the-commands-of-cleopatra) Mentioned as having fled the Battle of Actium after Cleopatra, now isolated on Timonium, smitten by fever and refusing to see the Queen. ### [Of the Drawing Forth of Antony from the Timonium Back to Cleopatra; Of the Feast Made by Cleopatra; and of the Manner of the Death of Eudosius the Steward](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/chapters/v-of-the-drawing-forth-of-antony-from-the-timonium-back-to-cleopatra-of-the-feast-made-by-cleopatra-and-of-the-manner-of-the-death-of-eudosius-the-steward) Found in despair at the Timonium, he is persuaded to return to Cleopatra and witnesses the death of Eudosius. ### [VI: Of the Workings of the Learned Olympus at Memphis; Of the Poisonings of Cleopatra; Of the Speech of Antony to His Captains; and of the Passing of Isis from the Land of Khem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/chapters/vi-of-the-workings-of-the-learned-olympus-at-memphis-of-the-poisonings-of-cleopatra-of-the-speech-of-antony-to-his-captains-and-of-the-passing-of-isis-from-the-land-of-khem) Given drugged draughts by Olympus, he becomes dependent on him; suspects Cleopatra of betrayal when Pelusium falls, but is calmed. ### [Of the Surrender of the Troops and Fleet of Antony Before the Canopic Gate; Of the End of Antony, and of the Brewing of the Draught of Death](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/chapters/vii-of-the-surrender-of-the-troops-and-fleet-of-antony-before-the-canopic-gate-of-the-end-of-antony-and-of-the-brewing-of-the-draught-of-death) His forces desert him; he attempts suicide, is saved by Olympus, and dies in Cleopatra's arms. ### [VIII: Of the Last Supper of Cleopatra; Of the Song of Charmion; Of the Drinking of the Draught of Death; Of the Revealing of Harmachis; Of the Summoning of the Spirits by Harmachis; and of the Death of Cleopatra](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/chapters/viii-of-the-last-supper-of-cleopatra-of-the-song-of-charmion-of-the-drinking-of-the-draught-of-death-of-the-revealing-of-harmachis-of-the-summoning-of-the-spirits-by-harmachis-and-of-the-death-of-cleopatra) Mentioned as Cleopatra's deceased lover; she visits his tomb and recalls feasts with him. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/characters/antony - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cleopatra_se/characters