Love and politics are two themes central to the story of ‘Antony and Cleopatra.’ Antony, the hero of the tragedy, is seen as a man caught between two worlds- the fantasy microcosm of Alexandria, and the titanic responsibilities and honours of the triumvirate, whilst his lover Cleopatra is the ruler of Egypt. Between them, they have political authority over half the known world, so theirs is a relationship embroiled in political significance. The language that …showed first 75 words of 2056 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2056 total…that uses words of order, reputation, and diplomacy. Antony is trapped between the two, unable to choose between them. Ultimately, the audience feel he chooses love, and the qualities that go with that have, in my opinion, been shown in a more sympathetic light throughout the play. Antony’s decision is what makes the tragedy so memorable as a love story, rather than a lesson in political downfall, and what makes Caesars victory so hollow.