Antony and Cleopatra, Act 3, Scene 13 summary
Act 3, Scene 13 of 42 · 9 min to read the scene
In Act 3, Scene 13, Antony challenges Caesar, orders Thidias whipped for kissing Cleopatra’s hand, and accepts her declaration of love before preparing another attack and a night of drinking. Enobarbus sees Antony’s renewed courage as a further loss of judgment and decides to find a way to leave him.
What happens
- Enobarbus blames Antony for following Cleopatra from battle, and Antony sends Caesar a challenge to single combat.
- Enobarbus questions his loyalty while Thidias offers Cleopatra Caesar’s protection, and she declares her readiness to submit.
- Antony finds Thidias kissing Cleopatra’s hand, orders him whipped, and accuses Cleopatra of sexual betrayal.
- Antony sends Thidias back with an angry message and offers Hipparchus as a target for Caesar’s revenge.
- Cleopatra swears her love, and Antony regains hope, announces another battle, and calls for drinking on her birthday.
- Alone, Enobarbus judges Antony’s courage destructive because it consumes his reason, and resolves to leave.
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What to notice
Enobarbus’s private doubts become a decision to abandon Antony. The reconciliation and military optimism do not restore his confidence in his commander.
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Why does Antony order Thidias whipped?
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