... passion, even if it seems beyond our mortal capabilities. Such a demanding love borders on the self-destructive, as in "Romeo and Juliet," making both Shakespearean plays tragedies. The accessibility of Antony and Cleopatra's love is aided by the accessible moral duty and social order exposed in the play. While we can sympathise with Antony's passion for Cleopatra, we can also understand his emotional ... , but rather work with them to create variety stimulating our imagination. Shakespeare crafts his characters with mortal fates and emotions to present their humanity despite their powerf...

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