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Antony and Cleopatra | Act I, Scenes 4 and 5: Summary and Analysis
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Octavius (Caesar): triumvir of Rome, later to become Augustus Caesar
Lepidus: triumvir of Rome
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Scene 4 takes place at Octavius’ house in Rome, before Antony returns from Cleopatra’s court. Octavius (Caesar) and Lepidus discuss Sextus Pompeius’ challenge. Pompeius’ pirates control the Straits of Messina and nearby waters between Sicily and the Italian peninsula. Octavius condemns Antony for his wanton behavior and dereliction of his duties as a triumvir, but Lepidus attempts, weakly, to defend him.
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Antony and Cleopatra: Summary and Analysis
- Act I, Scenes 1 and 2: Summary and Analysis
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- Act I, Scenes 4 and 5: Summary and Analysis
- Act II, Scenes 1 and 2: Summary and Analysis
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