Antony and Cleopatra, Act 2, Scene 4 summary
Act 2, Scene 4 of 42 · 1 min to read the scene
In Act 2, Scene 4, Lepidus asks Maecenas and Agrippa to hurry their generals after him, and Agrippa says Mark Antony first pauses to kiss Octavia. Their exchange establishes separate travel routes: Maecenas and Agrippa expect to reach the Mount two days before Lepidus, whose business requires a longer journey.
What happens
- Lepidus asks Maecenas and Agrippa to hurry their generals after him.
- Agrippa says Mark Antony first kisses Octavia, then their party follows.
- Lepidus anticipates seeing both men in military uniforms and says goodbye.
- Maecenas expects to reach the Mount first, and Lepidus confirms that his own route takes two extra days.
- Maecenas and Agrippa wish Lepidus success, and everyone leaves.
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In this scene
What to notice
Lepidus explains why the men travel separately and specifies the difference in their arrival times.
Quick check
Why does Lepidus expect to arrive after Maecenas and Agrippa?
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