Cleopatra, Chapter 31: riassunto
Chapter 31 di 34 · Book 3: Harmachis’s Vengeance · 16 min per leggere: chapter
In Chapter 31, Cleopatra shares a final supper, recalls her treatment of Harmachis, and drinks poison to escape Caesar’s triumph. Harmachis reveals himself beneath his identity as Olympus and summons the spirits of her victims; Cleopatra dies in terror, but his revenge brings him no joy and leaves his love intact.
Cosa succede
- Cleopatra visits Antony’s tomb, then shares supper while recounting Harmachis’s defeat and exposing Charmion’s jealousy.
- Charmion sings a funeral song, and Cleopatra dictates a farewell letter asking Caesar for burial beside Antony.
- Iras drinks poison and dies immediately; Harmachis dilutes Cleopatra’s dose so she remains alive for his revelation.
- Harmachis reveals his identity and claims responsibility for Cleopatra’s downfall, while she answers by exposing his continuing love.
- Harmachis summons her victims; a bat touches her emerald, spirits appear, and Cleopatra dies in terror.
- Harmachis admits that revenge gives him no happiness and that his love survives.
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Cosa notare
The closing claim explains why killing Cleopatra cannot free Harmachis from loving her. His revenge succeeds without ending his suffering.
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Why does Harmachis add water to Cleopatra’s poison?
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