Antony and Cleopatra, Act 3, Scene 6 summary
Act 3, Scene 6 of 42 · 4 min to read the scene
In Act 3, Scene 6, Caesar describes Antony’s public grants of kingdoms to Cleopatra and her children, then receives Octavia, who returns hoping to ease the conflict between her husband and brother. Caesar tells her that Antony rejoins Cleopatra and gathers allied rulers for war, replacing her hopes of peace with distress.
What happens
- Caesar reports that Antony publicly grants territories and royal titles to Cleopatra and her children in Alexandria.
- Octavia arrives without ceremony and explains that she freely chooses to return after hearing of Caesar’s war preparations.
- Caesar corrects her belief that Antony remains in Athens and reports his alliance with Cleopatra and numerous kings.
- Octavia mourns her divided loyalties, while Caesar and his companions welcome her and blame Antony.
Free for 3 months
Get the full summary of Antoine et Cléopâtre, free
- 200,000+ classics as eBooks, audiobooks and 15-minute summaries, and print and large print at cost
- Up to 5 readers in your home on one plan
Commencez 90 jours gratuitsNothing to pay today. 0,14 USD a day in the first year, then 0,27 USD a day.
In this scene
What to notice
Octavia states the personal cost of the political conflict. Her affection for both men gives her no clear side to choose.
Quick check
Where does Octavia believe Antony is when Caesar questions her?
Free for 3 months
Get the full summary of Antoine et Cléopâtre, free
- 200,000+ classics as eBooks, audiobooks and 15-minute summaries, and print and large print at cost
- Up to 5 readers in your home on one plan
Commencez 90 jours gratuitsNothing to pay today. 0,14 USD a day in the first year, then 0,27 USD a day.
200,000+ classics to read, hear and hold
15-minute summaries today, eBooks and audiobooks as each book opens, and printed books, large print included, at cost.
Try 3 months free
