A series of events leads to a rift between Antony and Caesar, resulting in a battle that requires Cleopatra’s assistance. During a crucial point in battle, the queen orders her fleet to retreat, causing Antony’s army great harm. Outraged, Antony threatens to kill her, but before he can she deceives Antony into thinking she has taken her own life. In response, Antony falls on his sword. With the death of Antony, Caesar rises to absolute power. Avoiding the inevitable fate as Caesar’s prisoner of war, Cleopatra ends her life with the poison of snakes. Proceeding to the issue, I will use the the following sections of this passage to discuss the many virtues of Cleopatra and how they aided her in being a successful female ruler and finally, discuss the absent virtue that led to her
A series of events leads to a rift between Antony and Caesar, resulting in a battle that requires Cleopatra’s assistance. During a crucial point in battle, the queen orders her fleet to retreat, causing Antony’s army great harm. Outraged, Antony threatens to kill her, but before he can she deceives Antony into thinking she has taken her own life. In response, Antony falls on his sword. With the death of Antony, Caesar rises to absolute power. Avoiding the inevitable fate as Caesar’s prisoner of war, Cleopatra ends her life with the poison of snakes. Proceeding to the issue, I will use the the following sections of this passage to discuss the many virtues of Cleopatra and how they aided her in being a successful female ruler and finally, discuss the absent virtue that led to her