Literature Study GuidesAntony And CleopatraAct 3 Scene 8 Summary

Antony and Cleopatra | Study Guide

William Shakespeare

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- Act 1
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  - - Scene 2
  - - Scene 3
  - - Scene 4
  - - Scene 5
- Act 2
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  - - Scene 2
  - - Scene 3
  - - Scene 4
  - - Scene 5
  - - Scene 6
  - - Scene 7
- Act 3
- - - Scene 1
  - - Scene 2
  - - Scene 3
  - - Scene 4
  - - Scene 5
  - - Scene 6
  - - Scene 7
  - - Scene 8
  - - Scene 9
  - - Scene 10
  - - Scene 11
  - - Scene 12
  - - Scene 13
- Act 4
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  - - Scene 2
  - - Scene 3
  - - Scene 4
  - - Scene 5
  - - Scene 6
  - - Scene 7
  - - Scene 8
  - - Scene 9
  - - Scene 10
  - - Scene 11
  - - Scene 12
  - - Scene 13
  - - Scene 14
  - - Scene 15
- Act 5
- - - Scene 1
  - - Scene 2
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Antony and Cleopatra | Act 3, Scene 8 | Summary

Summary

Caesar and his lieutenant, Taurus, march in with their army. Caesar orders Taurus not to strike by land before the navy has completed the battle at sea: "Provoke not battle / Till we have done at sea." This plan assures their best chance of winning.

Analysis

Caesar sees the advantage in the strength of his navy and wants to keep it engaged in battle. What he says in this scene indicates he plans to win first at sea, then by land if necessary, and he seems convinced of his strategy.

The quick parade of extremely short scenes that follow substitutes for battle action, keeping the tension high without having to resort to complex and messy battle scenes.

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