1. Antony and Cleopatra and its accessibility to an audience
... eyes" that once glowed like plated Mars;" "his "captains heart" could "burst the buckles of his breast." It is the Soothsayer who insists "thy spirit is noble, courageous, high, and unmatchable." This lends a supernaturally powerful resonance to his character, mirrored in the image of Hercules "whom Antony loved." Images of greatness pursue him through the play, " the greatest prince o'the ... unyielding 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 ...
- Word Count: 1463
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: Undergraduate