Cleopatra · Character

Eros

Antony's loyal servant who helps him commit suicide.

minor

First appearance: 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

Eros's tie to Antony is one of the pressures that moves Cleopatra—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Antony's faithful servant who kills himself rather than slay Antony.

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Friendship
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Character groups

Cleopatra's inner circle
Egyptian loyalists and Romans
Protagonist
Cleopatra's family and rivals

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Escalation
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Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Antony
friendship · positive
Eros is Antony's loyal servant or attendant, sharing a bond of trust and personal service. How this plays out →
Antony
friendship · positive
Eros is Antony's loyal servant or attendant, sharing a bond of trust and personal service. How this plays out →
Antony
friendship · positive
Eros is Antony's loyal servant or attendant, sharing a bond of trust and personal service. How this plays out →

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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

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