Antony and Cleopatra, Act 3, Scene 11 summary
Act 3, Scene 11 of 42 · 3 min to read the scene
In Act 3, Scene 11, Antony urges his attendants to take his treasure and leave him, then blames Cleopatra for drawing him into retreat when her ship flees. Her pleas soften his anger, and he accepts a kiss while facing the need to bargain with Caesar.
What happens
- Antony offers his attendants a ship carrying gold and urges them to seek peace with Caesar, but they refuse to flee.
- Cleopatra enters with Charmian, Iras, and Eros, who encourage her to comfort Antony.
- Antony contrasts his own deeds at Philippi with Caesar's reliance on lieutenants and mourns his damaged honor.
- Cleopatra asks forgiveness for fleeing, while Antony says her power over him makes him follow her.
- Antony accepts her affection, asks whether their schoolmaster has returned, and calls for food and wine.
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What to notice
Antony explains his retreat through Cleopatra's influence over him. His accusation makes the conflict between personal devotion and duty explicit.
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What does Antony offer his attendants when he urges them to leave?
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