we are told the story of two passionate and power-hungry lovers. In

the first two Acts of the play we are introduced to some of the

problems and dilemmas facing the couple (such as the fact that they

are entwined in an adulterous relationship, and that both of them are

forced to show their devotion to Caesar). Along with being introduced

to Antony and Cleopatra's strange love affair, we are introduced to

some interesting secondary characters. One of these characters is

Enobarbus. Enobarbus is a high-ranking soldier in Antony's army who it

seems is very close to his commander. We know this by the way

Enobarbus is permitted to speak freely (at least in private) with

Antony, and often is used as a person to whom Antony confides in. We

see Antony confiding in Enobarbus in Act I, Scene ii, as Antony

explains how Cleopatra is "cunning past man's thought" (I.ii.146). In

reply to this Enobarbus speaks very freely of his view of Cleopatra,

even if what he says is very positive:

nothing but the finest part of pure love. We cannot

call her winds and waters sighs and tears; they are

Bring in the banquet quickly: wine enough

however, through his speeches and his actions we find a fully

as irresistible and beautiful beyond belief -- another view that is

pursed up his heart, upon the river of Cydnus.

Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale

showing the characters eagerness to have a good time. Evidence of this

lets the audience in on his surroundings and the general moods and

He even caps off Act II with a song for Bacchus and a request for

does so well in the following statements:

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Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)