# Scene XI explained — Antony and Cleopatra

> Chapter companion for Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare.

## What happens

Caesar and his army prepare for battle, deciding to hold their position on land while Antony's forces man the galleys.

## Character check-ins

### Octavius Caesar

Leads his army and strategizes to hold the land advantage.

## Key lines

> But being charged, we will be still by land, Which, as I take’t, we shall; for his best force Is forth to man his galleys. To the vales, And hold our best advantage.

Caesar decides to remain on land since Antony's main strength is at sea, and orders his troops to take position in the valleys for the best tactical advantage.

_Caesar's strategic decision to avoid naval engagement and secure land positioning._

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