# Antony and Cleopatra — Character guide

> Key figures in Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare.

- [Mark Antony](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/mark_antony.md): One of the three rulers of Rome, torn between his duty and his love for Cleopatra.
- [Cleopatra](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/cleopatra.md): The Queen of Egypt, a powerful and seductive ruler deeply involved with Mark Antony.
- [Octavius Caesar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/octavius_caesar.md): The shrewd and ambitious young Roman ruler who opposes Antony.
- [Enobarbus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/enobarbus.md): Antony's loyal but pragmatic friend and follower who eventually deserts him.
- [Lepidus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/lepidus.md): The third member of the Roman triumvirate, often caught between Antony and Caesar.
- [Pompey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/pompey.md): A Roman rebel leader who challenges the triumvirate's power at sea.
- [Charmian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/charmian.md): Cleopatra's loyal and witty lady-in-waiting.
- [Iras](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/iras.md): Another of Cleopatra's devoted attendants.
- [Alexas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/alexas.md): A servant and messenger in Cleopatra's court.
- [Menas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/menas.md): A pirate and follower of Pompey, known for his ruthless advice.
- [Eros](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/eros.md): Antony's loyal servant and friend who helps him in his final moments.
- [Octavia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/octavia.md): Caesar's sister, married to Antony as a political bond.
- [Agrippa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/agrippa.md): A general and close ally of Octavius Caesar.
- [Mecaenas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/mecaenas.md): A supporter and advisor of Octavius Caesar.
- [Dolabella](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/dolabella.md): A friend of Caesar who shows sympathy for Cleopatra.
- [Thyreus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/thyreus.md): A messenger sent by Caesar to negotiate with Cleopatra.
- [Proculeius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/proculeius.md): A Roman sent by Caesar to guard Cleopatra after Antony's death.
- [Ventidius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/ventidius.md): A Roman general under Antony who wins a victory in Parthia.
- [Soothsayer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/soothsayer.md): A fortune-teller who warns Antony about Caesar.
- [Canidius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/canidius.md): A lieutenant general serving under Antony.
- [Diomedes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/diomedes.md): A servant of Cleopatra who brings news to Antony.
- [Seleucus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/seleucus.md): Cleopatra's treasurer who betrays her inventory to Caesar.
- [Euphronius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/euphronius.md): A schoolmaster sent by Antony to negotiate with Caesar.
- [Clown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/clown.md): A rustic who brings Cleopatra the basket of figs with hidden asps.
- [Philo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/philo.md): A friend of Antony who comments on his infatuation with Cleopatra.
- [Demetrius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/demetrius.md): A friend of Antony who appears in the opening scene.
- [Taurus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/taurus.md): Caesar's lieutenant general in the war against Antony.
- [Gallus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/gallus.md): A friend of Caesar who helps guard Cleopatra.
- [Dercetas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/dercetas.md): A soldier of Antony who brings his sword to Caesar.
- [Apollodorus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antony_and_cleopatra_se/characters/apollodorus.md): A servant who famously brought Cleopatra to Caesar in a rug.

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