1. Clash of Civilizations in Antony and Cleopatra
... according to Egyptian ritual and rites which annoyed Romans who considered it as betrayal to Roman culture and civilization. Mark Antony has not learned the lesson from tragic death of Julius Caesar , the last Republican ruler, who tried to marry the Egyptian Queen as he was in love with her and did great favour to her by restoring her to throne. But ... play reflects the mind of Romans about Egyptians: The triple pillar of the world transformed Into a strumpet's fool. (1.1.13) Shakespeare presents the Romans as the men of head who represent reason and logic. Reason is symbolized by Oct...
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- Grade Level: High School