Like every ancient piece of art, the basalt statue of Cleopatra was uniquely crafted to the specifications of its cultural origin and era. ... This will lead to answering the fundamental questions of what the basalt statue of Cleopatra represents. ... Indeed, this fact would create the first controversies surrounding this particular ancient relic. ... "The attribution was based on the fact that the left hand holds a dikeras (a divided or double cornucopia), which was presumed to be specific only to Arsinoë (although it also appears on the coins of Cleopatra)" (University of Chi...

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Shakespeare shows us Antony grandly entering the stage with Cleopatra on his arm obviously unashamed of being with Cleopatra and showing their affection towards one another. ... His short temper with the messenger is due to the fact that he has just been reminded about his political duty and his irritated reaction shows the audience the conflict that is set up in his mind by the tension of duty in Rome and pleasure with Cleopatra. ... Though Antony is in Egypt with Cleopatra, the world of Rome persistently intrudes. ... In Act 1, Scene 2 although Antony is in Cleopatra's palace it is the ...

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