Antony and Cleopatra, Act 4, Scene 6 summary
Act 4, Scene 6 of 42 · 2 min to read the scene
In Act 4, Scene 6, Caesar sends Antony’s deserters into the front ranks, while Enobarbus condemns his own betrayal and learns that Antony returns his treasure with an added gift. Antony’s generosity deepens Enobarbus’s guilt, and he refuses to fight against him, choosing instead to seek a place to die.
What happens
- Caesar orders Agrippa to begin battle and makes clear that he wants Antony captured alive.
- A messenger reports Antony’s arrival on the battlefield, and Caesar orders Antony’s deserters into the front ranks.
- Enobarbus describes how Caesar treats other deserters and bitterly condemns his own decision.
- A soldier tells Enobarbus that Antony sends his treasure after him, together with an additional gift.
- Overwhelmed by Antony’s generosity, Enobarbus refuses to fight him and leaves to find a place to die.
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What to notice
Enobarbus rejects fighting Antony despite joining Caesar. His guilt turns into a wish for death rather than further military service.
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