"Antony and Cleopatra" is a tale of two lovers and their ultimate demise. Although they lust for one another, the true basis of their relationship is merely a game. Throughout this play, Antony and Cleopatra work against each other to bring about their downfall.
After the biggest defeat in Antony's military career, he blames Cleopatra for his fall from power:
This fowl Egyptian hath betrayed me...
Hast sold me to this novice, and my heart...
O, this false soul of Egypt! (4.12.11-27)
Antony becomes "the noble ruin of her magic" after she encourages him to wage war on the sea and promises h
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