The central conflict
The central conflict
Antony is divided between his private love for Cleopatra and his public responsibilities as a Roman soldier and political leader. Their relationship therefore has consequences beyond romance because it affects Rome's stability and Octavius Caesar's rise.
Step-by-step lessons on CIE IGCSE English Literature 1.2.4 Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the poetry and unseen-text skills before moving on to the longer, comparison-heavy essay questions on the set prose and drama texts.