|
Antony and Cleopatra
I need to write a summary for the play Antony and Cleopatra. I think I understand everything exept for this part: *will be kinda long, sorry* "At Rome he compses serious differences between the two other triumvirs, Octavius Caesar and Lepidus, and explains that Pompey's attack is part of Fulvia's plan to lure him home. He cements his peace with Caesar by marrying his sister, Octavia. The triumvirs come to a peaceful understanding with Pomepy. Meanwhile, a messenger who brings news to the jealous Cleopatra of Antony's marriage so infuriated her that only the intervention of her maid Charmian saves his life."
Could anybody explain what is going on there? I think that is the missing link to my whole understanding of this play..
[ ]
Want to answer more questions in the Work & School category?
Maybe give some free advice about: School?
EDITED__
okay whats really happening is that the 2 triumvirs, octavius caesar and lepidus are explaining that the reason for pompey's attack is that it is a part of fulvia's plan so that it can lure him home. (lure as in, bait, trying to get him home) he and caesar then make an agreement. the agreement is to marry his sister octavia. then cleopatra gets jealous of anthony's marriage and then the maid saves his life. but if you read a cliffnotes book on that, it would help you understand it way better. sorry if i dont help...
]
More Questions: |