Antony & Cleopatra Powerpoint

2. Who was Cleopatra VII?Who was Cleopatra VII?
Born in Alexandria, then capital of Egypt in Born in Alexandria, then capital of Egypt in
69 BC 69 BC
Parents: Father Pharaoh, Ptolemy XII, aka Parents: Father Pharaoh, Ptolemy XII, aka
Auletes or “Flute Player” and her mother Auletes or “Flute Player” and her mother
was probably Auletes’s sister Cleopatra V was probably Auletes’s sister Cleopatra V
Tryphaena (it was common place for Tryphaena (it was common place for
members of the Ptolemaic dynasty to members of the Ptolemaic dynasty to
marry their sibilings)marry their sibilings)
Cleopatra had several siblings: elder sister, Cleopatra had several siblings: elder sister,
Cleopatra VI; elder sister Berenice; younger Cleopatra VI; elder sister Berenice; younger
sister, Arsinoe and two younger brothers sister, Arsinoe and two younger brothers
both called Ptolemy.both called Ptolemy.
Cleopatra’s family was not truly Egyptian, Cleopatra’s family was not truly Egyptian,
they were Macedonian which is Greek.they were Macedonian which is Greek.

3. Cleopatra’s Early LifeCleopatra’s Early Life
Cleopatra’s father dies in 51 BCCleopatra’s father dies in 51 BC
Cleopatra and her brother Ptolmey Cleopatra and her brother Ptolmey
XIII are left the throne.XIII are left the throne.
Cleopatra was not particularly Cleopatra was not particularly
beautiful but was very intelligent. beautiful but was very intelligent.
She spoke 9 languages including She spoke 9 languages including
Egyptian. She was the first Ptolemy Egyptian. She was the first Ptolemy
Pharoh every to speak Egyptian.Pharoh every to speak Egyptian.
Cleopatra rules for 3 years on her Cleopatra rules for 3 years on her
own until her brothers advisers own until her brothers advisers
exile her to Syria .exile her to Syria .

4. Cleopatra and Julius CaesarCleopatra and Julius Caesar

5. Cleopatra and Julius CaesarCleopatra and Julius Caesar
While Cleopatra was in exile Julius Caesar was vying against While Cleopatra was in exile Julius Caesar was vying against
Pompey for control of the Roman Empire. Pompey went to Pompey for control of the Roman Empire. Pompey went to
Alexandria to seek protection from Ptolemy, but his advisers found Alexandria to seek protection from Ptolemy, but his advisers found
it safer to side with Caesar. it safer to side with Caesar.

Pompey arrived in Alexandria ahead of Caesar he was stabbed to Pompey arrived in Alexandria ahead of Caesar he was stabbed to
death while Ptolemy watched.death while Ptolemy watched.
When Caesar arrived, Ptolemy thought it would please him to When Caesar arrived, Ptolemy thought it would please him to
present him with Pompey’s head.present him with Pompey’s head.
Caesar was not amused and immediately took control of the Palace.Caesar was not amused and immediately took control of the Palace.
He called for Ptolemy and Cleopatra to come together and he would He called for Ptolemy and Cleopatra to come together and he would
settle their dispute and restores Cleopatra to the Egyptian Throne.settle their dispute and restores Cleopatra to the Egyptian Throne.

6. Cleopatra and Julius CaesarCleopatra and Julius Caesar
Immediately upon meeting her Caesar was Immediately upon meeting her Caesar was
bewitched by her and they became lovers bewitched by her and they became lovers
that night.that night.
Even though Caesar and Cleopatra were Even though Caesar and Cleopatra were
lovers, she married her brother Ptolemy. lovers, she married her brother Ptolemy.
She was about 17 he was 12.She was about 17 he was 12.

She later gave birth to a son Caesarion or She later gave birth to a son Caesarion or
“Little Caesar” “Little Caesar”
In 44 BC Caesar was killed, Rome was in In 44 BC Caesar was killed, Rome was in
turmoil and Cleopatra returned to Egypt turmoil and Cleopatra returned to Egypt
with her son. Her brother/husband died with her son. Her brother/husband died
shortly after their arrival, it is believed by shortly after their arrival, it is believed by
poisoned at her hands.poisoned at her hands.

7. Mark AntonyMark Antony
Born Marcus Antonius in 83 BC in Born Marcus Antonius in 83 BC in
Rome.Rome.
Father died at an early age, leaving Father died at an early age, leaving
him and his brothers with his mother him and his brothers with his mother
Julia. He was 2nd cousin of Julius Julia. He was 2nd cousin of Julius
Caesar.Caesar.
With very little guidance, they were With very little guidance, they were
considered rebels for their time. considered rebels for their time.
By the age of 20 he was heavily in By the age of 20 he was heavily in
debt and fled to Greece debt and fled to Greece
After a short time studying in After a short time studying in
Athens he became a member of Athens he became a member of
Caesar’s army.Caesar’s army.

8. Mark AntonyMark Antony
Mark Antony ultimately became Mark Antony ultimately became
Caesar’s “Master of the Horse”, his Caesar’s “Master of the Horse”, his
right hand man.right hand man.
After Caesar’s death Mark Antony After Caesar’s death Mark Antony
set out for Egypt. set out for Egypt.
He wanted Cleopatra for Egypt’s He wanted Cleopatra for Egypt’s
wealth and she wanted him for the wealth and she wanted him for the
Roman Armies under his control. Roman Armies under his control.
Mark Antony was married 4 times.Mark Antony was married 4 times.
His last marriage was to Octavia, His last marriage was to Octavia,
sister of Octavian who later Ruled sister of Octavian who later Ruled
Rome and was known as AugustusRome and was known as Augustus

9. Antony and CleopatraAntony and Cleopatra
They meet nearly 3 years after Julius Caesar’s death.They meet nearly 3 years after Julius Caesar’s death.
Antony Summons Cleopatra to Tarsus to discuss her possibly funding his enemies.Antony Summons Cleopatra to Tarsus to discuss her possibly funding his enemies.
She arrives on a lavishly gilded barge with Purple sails and dressed as Venus. She arrives on a lavishly gilded barge with Purple sails and dressed as Venus.
Antony is so enthralled that he spends the winter in Alexandria and forgets about Antony is so enthralled that he spends the winter in Alexandria and forgets about
his responsibilities.his responsibilities.
6 months after Antony returns to Rome, Cleopatra gives birth to twins.6 months after Antony returns to Rome, Cleopatra gives birth to twins.
(http://www.Royalty.nu/Africa/Egypt/Cleopatra.html)

10. Antony and CleopatraAntony and Cleopatra
They do not see each other for 4 They do not see each other for 4
years, once they reunite they remain years, once they reunite they remain
together and marry even though together and marry even though
Antony is still married to Octavia..Antony is still married to Octavia..
Cleopatra and Antony live a lavish Cleopatra and Antony live a lavish
lifestyle and name themselves as lifestyle and name themselves as
gods.gods.
The people Rome are outraged by The people Rome are outraged by
their behavior and war is called on their behavior and war is called on
Egypt. Egypt.
When Octavian arrives the Egyptian When Octavian arrives the Egyptian
army joins forces with him.army joins forces with him.

11. Mark Antony’s DeathMark Antony’s Death
After being defeated and felt of being betrayed by his consuming love for After being defeated and felt of being betrayed by his consuming love for
Cleopatra, he falls on his sword and eventually dies on her bed.Cleopatra, he falls on his sword and eventually dies on her bed.
After a royal burial for Mark Antony, Cleopatra was determined to die. After a royal burial for Mark Antony, Cleopatra was determined to die.

12. Cleopatra’s DeathCleopatra’s Death
Because she no longer Because she no longer
wanted to live, Octavian had wanted to live, Octavian had
guards watching over her. guards watching over her.
Being very clever she had an Being very clever she had an
Asp placed into a basket of Asp placed into a basket of
figs that was being figs that was being
delivered. delivered.
She wrote a note to Octavian She wrote a note to Octavian
begging to be buried in begging to be buried in
Mark Antony’s tomb.Mark Antony’s tomb.
By the time he received the By the time he received the
note and arrived she was note and arrived she was
already gonealready gone
As she wished, she was As she wished, she was
buried beside Mark Antony buried beside Mark Antony
and last Pharoh of Egypt and last Pharoh of Egypt
had reignedhad reigned

14. Probably the most
Widely recognized
Portrayal of Cleopatra
Was by Elizabeth
Taylor
In 1963.

15. Shakespeare’s take on HistoryShakespeare’s take on History
Antony and Cleopatra was very Antony and Cleopatra was very
historically correct concerning historically correct concerning
most of the political battles that most of the political battles that
occurred during the 10 year occurred during the 10 year
period this was meant to portray.period this was meant to portray.
Shakespeare’s primary source for Shakespeare’s primary source for
information was from Plutarch’s information was from Plutarch’s
Lives of the Noble Grecians and Lives of the Noble Grecians and
RomansRomans, which was translated by , which was translated by
Sir Thomas North in 1579.Sir Thomas North in 1579.
Many passages were quoted Many passages were quoted
directly from this text without directly from this text without
change.change.

16. Shakespeare’s EmbellishmentsShakespeare’s Embellishments
Cleopatra was portrayed as very strong, Cleopatra was portrayed as very strong,
extremely beautiful and irresistible. extremely beautiful and irresistible.
Octavius Caesar views the Pharaoh and Queen Octavius Caesar views the Pharaoh and Queen
of Egypt as little more than a dramatic whore.of Egypt as little more than a dramatic whore.
Antony, while a Roman Hero was portrayed as Antony, while a Roman Hero was portrayed as
totally blinded by love .totally blinded by love .
Octavia is portrayed as a healer of sorts between Octavia is portrayed as a healer of sorts between
the two men, Antony and Octavius Caesar.the two men, Antony and Octavius Caesar.