Antony and Cleopatra: resumen de Act 2, Scene 5
Act 2, Scene 5 de 42 · 5 min para leer el scene
In Act 2, Scene 5, Cleopatra receives news that Antony is healthy and friendly with Caesar, then attacks the messenger when he reveals Antony’s marriage to Octavia. Unable to dismiss the report, she sends Alexas to learn about Octavia’s appearance and character while wavering between anger and attachment to Antony.
Qué sucede
- Cleopatra moves between proposed amusements and recalls playful tricks and exchanges of clothing with Antony.
- A messenger reports Antony’s health and friendship with Caesar while Cleopatra repeatedly interrupts with promises and threats.
- When the messenger announces Antony’s marriage to Octavia, Cleopatra strikes him and draws a knife, making him flee.
- Charmian brings the messenger back, but he refuses to deny the marriage despite Cleopatra’s renewed anger.
- Cleopatra sends Alexas to gather details about Octavia and asks Charmian to lead her to her room.
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En qué fijarte
The messenger separates reporting an event from causing it. His protest exposes how Cleopatra directs her anger at someone who cannot change Antony’s actions.
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What does Cleopatra send Alexas to discover?
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