Techniques On Cleopatra And Anthony Powerplay
Elective 2: Powerplay – Antony & Cleopatra
Consider representations of and the interplay of types of power
Analyse portrayals of the powerful
Consider how the depiction of particular relationships provides insight into the nature of politics
Consider the extent to which power resides with the people
Techniques
Suspense
Delays entry of main characters and Caesar
Caesar powerful- delayed entrance- magnifies his power for audience (dramatic technique)
Soothsayer foreshadowing/foretelling
“You shall outlive the lady whom you serve” (Cleopatra’s death)
“I thou dost play with him at any game, thou art sure to lose” (Antony’s fall to Caesar)
Soliloquy- dramatic monologue
climatic- heightened sense of the character’s soul being laid bare
Antony berating himself for not being strong enough to break the ties with Cleopatra- stupid enough to follow her ships
Foreshadowing his own death – “O’ Sun, thy uprise shall I see no more”
Sounds of battle......
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