Who Octavius Caesar is
Octavius Caesar belongs to the uneasy alliance of three rulers who share power over Rome. Young, careful and controlled, he watches Antony's conduct and accuses him of neglecting his duties.
Where Antony is pulled between Rome and Egypt, Caesar keeps his attention on political power. His steady manner makes him a contrast to Antony's pride and changing fortunes.
What Octavius Caesar wants
Caesar wants to rule the empire alone, and his patience serves that ambition. He treats the future as something to manage, rather than something left to fortune.
Octavius Caesar and the others in the story
Octavia is Caesar's sister, and her marriage to Antony is arranged to help keep peace between the men. She sincerely wants her brother and her husband to remain friends, but their alliance stays fragile.
When Antony returns to Cleopatra in Egypt, Caesar is angered by the insult to his sister. Antony's public display of power in Alexandria also deepens their conflict, and both men prepare for war.
Questions
Who is Octavius Caesar in Antony and Cleopatra?
Octavius Caesar is a young Roman ruler who shares authority with Mark Antony and Lepidus.
What does Octavius Caesar want?
He wants sole rule over the empire, pursuing power with a cool and patient approach.
How is Octavius Caesar related to Octavia?
Octavius Caesar is Octavia's brother. Her marriage to Antony is a political attempt to preserve peace between the two rulers.