Antony and Cleopatra is a historical play by William Shakespeare first performed in 1607 or 1608 and first printed in 1623. ... It is believed that Shakespeare wrote "Antony and Cleopatra" in 1606 after Macbeth and it is obviously one of his greatest plays. ... Before judging Antony and Cleopatra as a historical play, there are some points, which are to be considered. ... We can consider Cleopatra as the other tragic character for her suffering end that is similar to Antony's. ... Besides all of these tragic elements, "Antony and Cleopatra" is a good source of historical documentaries. ...

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Shakespeare explores the temptations of many characters and the choices they make through the plays of Antony and Cleopatra, Macbeth, and Othello. ... In the first act of Antony and Cleopatra, comedy is involved: the lovers insist upon their love's hype and specifically upon Antony's rejection of his earlier life. ... (1. 1. 33-36) These lines exibits Antony's infatuation over Cleopatra. At this point, Antony is in a preoccupation with a single object. ... Common judgments of Antony are perplexed, or at best mixed. ...

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• Grade Level: High School