Antony and Cleopatra is a historical play by William Shakespeare first performed in 1607 or 1608 and first printed in 1623. ... He wrote his play mostly based upon some historical facts, which helps forming the genre of the play. ... Despite the fact that he seems to have power in every area in life, he demonstrates a great weakness in his love affair with Cleopatra that he gradually has prepared his own end. ... However, he has humiliated himself with his weakness and attendance for unlimited wills of Cleopatra. ... We learn about the characteristics of the heroes, the life styles they have, ...

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Helpless when faced with Cleopatra's charms and womanly assets, likewise establishing a distinct link with the reader in accepting one of his weaknesses is Cleopatra. ... Antony already shows awareness of this fact in the second scene of the play, 'these strong Egyptian fetters I must break, or lose myself in dotage' .We see Antony's awareness that his infatuation with Cleopatra could ruin his honour and his political position in Rome. Shakespeare encourages the audience to identify with Antony's situation, he is human with weaknesses, when his wife Fulvia dies Shak...

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Shakespeare once said "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them"- truly I believe he himself is greatness for his simple devotion and love for art and literature. Known as one of the finest poets of all time, Shakespeare is also acknowledged for the beaut...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate