Roman and cultural values in antony and cleopatra
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The play Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare, first performed in 1606, deals at its core with the interaction between the opposing nations of Rome and Egypt, which allows the setting to set the tone for the play and players. The entire play may be seen as an interaction not between individuals but personifications of cultures and locations, with characters speaking as representative prototypes of their region, particularly since the play is a tragedy of important political figures who represent their nations not only in that they typify it but also that they act and speak on its behalf in their capacity as rulers. This interaction of cultures is thus, arguably, more intrinsically important to the themes and ideas of the play than its characters even, with the characters merely exemplifying the land. The above quoted line proves interesting to keep in mind when examining this cultural and locational relationship.
- Ancient Roman culture grew through the almost 1200 years of Rome's civilization. The Romans conquered many peoples and brought back from their wars many things from each land.
- Their way of life was a mix of many cultures, influences, and religions. Starting in the 2nd century BC, Greek influence became very important