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Act 4, Scene 9
Themes
Key
LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in Antony and Cleopatra, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work.
Love, Pleasure, and Decadence
Honor, Loyalty, and Betrayal
Strategy, Manipulation, and Power
Messages, Warnings, and Omens
Gender Roles
Summary
Analysis
The next day, Antony prepares to fight Octavius at sea. He tells Scarus that he would willingly “fight i’ the fire or i’ the air.” He tells Scarus that he will have his land forces placed on some hills from where they can see the movements of Octavius’ navy.
While he has seemed at times weakened by the luxuries of Egypt, Antony here acts like a brave Roman general, and strategizes for the upcoming battle.
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