Antony and Cleopatra, Act 3, Scene 8 summary
Act 3, Scene 8 of 42 · 1 min to read the scene
In Act 3, Scene 8, Caesar marches with his army and orders Taurus to keep the land forces together without starting a battle until the fighting at sea is finished. He limits Taurus to written instructions and stresses that their future rests on this risky plan.
What happens
- Caesar enters with his marching army and Taurus.
- Caesar calls Taurus, who answers him.
- Caesar orders Taurus to hold the land forces together and avoid battle until the fighting at sea ends.
- Caesar requires obedience to the scroll and stresses the risk before they leave.
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What to notice
Caesar presents the military plan as a risk with consequences for their future. The line gives weight to his strict orders.
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What does Caesar order Taurus to do?
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