Under Augustus Caesar the Roman Empire expanded as more overseas territories were added. ... Shakespeare presents Rome and Egypt to the audience as complete opposites. ... Mark Antony has not learned the lesson from tragic death of Julius Caesar , the last Republican ruler, who tried to marry the Egyptian Queen as he was in love with her and did great favour to her by restoring her to throne. ... Reason is symbolized by Octavius Caesar,the heir of Julius Caesar, who looks down upon the emotionality of Antony and Cleopatra .On the other hand ,Egypt symbolizes passion which sweep away the ...

• Word Count: 2903
• Approx Pages: 12
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• Grade Level: High School