A "ghost character." One of the kings listed by Caesar as joining Antony's side
of the war. He is the king of Thrace.
AGRIPPA
Agrippa is a follower of Caesar. At the meeting of Antony and Caesar, he
suggests that Antony marry Octavia to cement the friendship of the two men.
After they have left, he asks Enobarbas about Cleopatra. When Caesar and Antony
say goodbye, Agrippa and Enobarbas mockingly comment on the display of emotions.
During the second battle, Agrippa enters to call a retreat. After Antony's death
is reported, Agrippa notes that it is a strange quirk of human nature that they
grieve over the result they sought.
ALEXAS
Alexas attends on Cleopatra. He brings in the Soothsayer to amuse both Cleopatra
and her maids. He reports on Antony's departure for Rome, stating that his last
thoughts are of Cleopatra. Later, when Cleopatra has beaten the Messenger that
reported Antony married, Alexas excuses his fear, saying even Herod would only
look on Cleopatra when she was happy. Although he appears loyal to Cleopatra all
the time he is on stage, Enobarbas reports that he eventually revolted and
persuaded Herod to join Caesar, and that Alexas' reward for this was to be
hanged.
AMBASSADOR
The Ambassador appears to Caesar after the sea battle and delivers Antony's
request that he be allowed to like in Egypt, or anywhere, as a private citizen,
and Cleopatra's request that she might keep her crown for her children. He
returns Caesar's answer to Antony, which is that if Cleopatra will kill Antony
she can remain Queen. Antony sends the Ambassador back to Caesar with a
challenge of single combat.
AMYNTAS
A "ghost character." One of the kings listed by Caesar as joining Antony's side
of the war. He is the king of Lycaonia.
ANTONY
Mark Antony is a triumvir of Rome, and the lover of Cleopatra. His men, and he
himself, are worried that he is too influenced by the sensual life of Egypt, and
after he hears of the death of his wife, Fulvia, Antony declares that he must
break free of Cleopatra. He travels to Rome to meet with Caesar, and is
reconciled with him by Lepidus and Agrippa. The latter suggests that to cement
the reconciliation, Antony should marry Caesar's sister, Octavia, which Antony
agrees to. However, he quickly returns to Egypt and Cleopatra, setting himself
up as Emperor. Caesar declares war on him for this. Despite protestations by
Enobarbas and Canidius (and the Soldier), Antony agrees to fight at sea, which
turns out to be a mistake. Not only are the Romans superior, but when Cleopatra
runs from the battle, Antony follows her, and therefore the battle is lost
utterly. Antony becomes depressed, but is brought around by Cleopatra. When
Caesar sends Thidias to Cleopatra to offer her safety if she will turn against
Antony, Antony has Thidias soundly whipped, but then turns on Cleopatra and
accuses her of treachery. She soon convinces him of her loyalty, and a second
battle is joined. Antony at first triumphs on land, but then loses at sea and
Antony believes again that Cleopatra has betrayed him. He viciously accuses her,
and she locks herself in her monument and sends Mardian to tell Antony that she
has died. Antony believes the lie and decides that he too should die rather than
lose Cleopatra and surrender to Caesar. He first asks Eros to stab him, but Eros
chooses instead to kill himself. Antony then stabs himself, but botches the job.
He asks his soldiers to finish the job, but no one will. Mardian then returns
and tells him that Cleopatra is not dead. Antony has himself carried to her
monument, where she and her maids haul him up to safety. He dies in her arms.
ANTONY'S BROTHER
A "ghost character." Mentioned several times as joining Fulvia in going to war
against Caesar.
ANTONY'S MOTHER
A "ghost character." Pompey reminds Antony that he took in Antony's mother when
Caesar and Antony's brother were at war.
ANTONY'S SONS
"Ghost characters." Caesar reports that Antony has set himself up as Emperor of
Egypt and proclaimed his sons kings of kings.
APOLLODORUS
A "ghost character." Apollodorus carried Cleopatra, wrapped in a rug or
mattress, to Julius Caesar, according to a tale asked about by Pompey and confirmed by Enobarbas.
ARCHELAUS OF CAPPADOCIA
A "ghost character." One of the kings listed by Caesar as joining Antony's side
of the war.
ATTENDANTS
An unspecified number of Attendants enters with Antony after his defeat at sea.
He urges them to take his remaining ship and make peace with Caesar. They
refuse, but Antony urges them again and they leave.
BOCCHUS
A "ghost character." One of the kings listed by Caesar as joining Antony's side
of the war. He is the King of Libya.
BOY
The Boy sings a song to Bacchus during the drinking that takes place on Pompey's
ship.
BRUTUS
A "ghost character." Brutus was one of the Senators who assassinated Julius
Caesar. Pompey refers to their attempt to keep Rome a republic as reason for his
own war.
CAELIUS
A "ghost character." Canidius lists him as one of the soldiers who is to fight
by sea.
CAESAR
Octavius Caesar, the adopted son of Julius Caesar, is the ruler of Rome. He is
at first under attack by both Pompey and the wife and brother of Antony. The
latter two are dealt with as the play opens, and Caesar sends for Antony to
explain his level of involvement in their attacks. The two are reconciled and
Antony even agrees to marry Octavia, Caesar's sister. Next, Caesar arranges a
peace with Pompey, and that peace is sealed with a drunken banquet on Pompey's
ship. However, Antony returns to Egypt and Caesar reports to his followers that
he has set himself up as Emperor. Eros reports to Enobarbas that Caesar has
returned to war against Pompey and won, before turning his attention to Antony.
Caesar declares war. The first battle is fought at sea, and Caesar is
triumphant. During a second battle, Caesar at first is beaten, but then again
overcomes Antony at sea. After the battle, he hears that Antony has committed
suicide, and mourns the loss of such a great man. He then sends first Procleius
and then Dolabella to persuade Cleopatra to surrender to him, because he wants
to take her to Rome as a prize. He meets with Cleopatra and is convinced that
she will surrender, which allows her to sneak asps into her monument and commit
suicide. Caesar, now with sole control of the Roman Empire, promises to provide
a state funeral for the famous lovers.
CAESARION
A "ghost character." The son of Cleopatra and, reportedly, Julius Caesar,
Cleopatra, at the last, attempts to persuade Caesar to give Egypt to him, but
fails.
CAIUS MARCELLUS
A "ghost character." Menas identifies him as the previous husband of Octavia,
although no mention is made of what has happened to him.
CANIDIUS
Canidius is Antony's second in command. After the Soldier begs Antony not to
fight by sea, Canidius agrees with him, but says that they are led by women.
After the sea battle, he reports their losses to Enobarbus.
CAPTAIN
The Captain enters before the first battle and greets Antony.
CASSIUS
A "ghost character." Cassius was one of the Senators who assassinated Julius
Caesar. Pompey refers to their attempt to keep Rome a republic as reason for his
own war.
CHARMIAN
Charmian is one of Cleopatra's maids. She advises Cleopatra to win Antony by
agreeing with him in everything, advice Cleopatra rejects with scorn. Charmian
tries to comfort her mistress after Cleopatra finds out that Antony is married,
and is the one to suggest, after the final battle, that Cleopatra lock herself
in her monument and send word to Antony that she is dead. After Cleopatra has
died, Charmian takes the time to fix her crown and then tells the guards who have
just arrived that they are too late. She then applies a snake and dies.
CLEOPATRA
Cleopatra is the ruler of Egypt and the lover of Antony. She personifies
Egyptian values, and is passionate, sensual and changeable. When Antony
announces that he is going to Rome, she is deeply upset and refuses to see him,
but then insists on sending messengers to him daily. When the Messenger brings
word that Antony has married, she beats him, and is only mollified when he
reports that Octavia is brown, short and boring. Antony soon returns to her,
and, according to Caesar, Antony declares himself Emperor of Egypt, causing a
war between Antony and Caesar. Despite Enobarbas' advice, Cleopatra insists on
being part of the battle at sea. This turns out to be a mistake; Cleopatra flees
the battle out of fear, and Antony follows her, leading to defeat. She
apologizes and rouses his spirits, but when he finds her with a messenger of
Caesar's, Antony accuses her of plotting against him. Cleopatra manages to calm
his suspicions, but when the next battle is again lost at sea, he turns against
her completely, viciously accusing her of joining Caesar. Unable to convince
him, Cleopatra locks herself in her monument and sends word that she has died.
This works better than she could have expected, and Antony stabs himself out of
grief. He is brought to her monument, but Cleopatra refuses to come down, for
fear of being taken. Instead, she and her maids haul Antony into the monument,
where he dies. Cleopatra meets with Proculeius, who uses the opportunity to
seize the monument, and to stop her from stabbing herself. Both he and Dolabella
try to convince her that Caesar plans to treat her well, but she is not fooled.
She pretends to submit to Caesar, but then describes to Iras how they will be
paraded through Rome and mocked. She has already arranged for the Clown to bring
her a basket of figs, with asps hidden in them, and when she has the snakes she
has herself dressed in royal robes and then commits suicide by snakebite.
CLOWN
The Clown brings Cleopatra asps in a basket of figs. He makes several off color
jokes about "the worm" and then departs.
DECRETAS
Decretas is a follower of Antony, but when Antony stabs himself, Decretas takes
Antony's sword and the news of his death to Caesar to curry favor with him.
DEMETRIUS
Demetrius listens while Philo describes how fallen Antony is since he took up
with Cleopatra, and, when Antony refuses to see Caesar's messenger, expresses
amazement that Caesar is held so lightly by him.
DIOMEDES
After Antony stabs himself, believing Cleopatra dead, Diomedes arrives to tell
him that she is alive, and locked in her monument. He then returns to tell
Cleopatra that Antony is dying, and at the foot of the monument.
DOLABELLA
Dolabella first appears with Caesar after the sea battle, stating that Antony's
Ambassador is his schoolmaster, demonstrating how few followers he has left. He
is then sent by Caesar, as yet unaware that Antony has committed suicide, to try
to speed Antony's surrender. Finally, he takes over from Proculeius in an
attempt to persuade Cleopatra to surrender to Caesar; however, she barely allows
him to speak as she focuses on her memories of Antony. He returns after he death
with the others, and is the one to notice the marks on her arm and breast that
point to death by snakebite.
DOMITIUS
Domitius is the first name of Enobarbas, and is used a few times by Antony.
EGYPTIAN
After the final battle, the Egyptian enters to tell Caesar that Cleopatra is
inside her monument and to ask what she may expect from Caesar.
ENOBARBAS
Enobarbas is a follower of Antony, although he is on the side of Roman restraint
and is appalled by Antony's behavior around Cleopatra. When Antony tells him
they are leaving for Rome, Enobarbas mockingly responds that Cleopatra will
surely die, since she claims to die over far less important events. After the
reconciliation of Antony and Caesar, Enobarbas describes for Agrippa and
Maecenas how Cleopatra won Antony, and claims that Antony will never leave her.
When Caesar and Antony say goodbye, Agrippa and Enobarbas mockingly comment on
the display of emotions. Before the first battle, Enobarbas speaks out strongly
against fighting at sea, but is ignored. After the battle, he tells Cleopatra
that Antony is to blame for following her. Enobarbas turns against Antony
because he will not leave Cleopatra, and joins Caesar's side. However, when he
is told that Antony has sent his treasure after him, with extra, he is
overwhelmed by guilt and decides to die. He does so, calling on Antony at the
last.
EROS
Eros is a follower of Antony. He reports Pompey's murder and Lepidus'
imprisonment on spurious charges of treason. After the first battle, Eros rouses
Antony from his depression by leading Cleopatra to him, and telling Antony how
despairing she is. Eros helps Antony arm before the second battle, a job taken
over by Cleopatra, and then is praised by Antony for his courage in battle. When
Antony thinks Cleopatra is dead and decides to die as well, he asks Eros to stab
him. Eros at first refuses outright, and then asks Antony to look away when he
strikes. Once Antony is turned away, Eros stabs himself instead and dies.
FULVIA
A "ghost character." Fulvia is Antony's first wife, and the cause of the tension
between Antony and Caesar because Fulvia made war in Italy to, as Antony
believed, draw his attention. She dies early in the play.
GALLUS
Gallus is sent by Caesar with Proculeius to parley with Cleopatra, and is listed
as entering with Caesar in the final scene, but does not speak.
GNAEUS POMPEY
A "ghost character." The son of Pompey the Great, and older brother of Sextus
Pompey. One of Cleopatra's previous lovers.
GUARDS, FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD
The First Guard is one of those who finds Antony after he tries to commit
suicide. With the others, he dramatically laments the end of his General, and
refuses to help kill Antony. After Cleopatra's death, the First Guard also tells
Caesar that a countryman brought her figs, and points out the marks of the asp,
although this may be another character with the same name. The Second Guard is also one of those who finds Antony after the suicide attempt; he also laments his General and refuses suicide assistance. After Cleopatra's death, the Second Guard also tells Dolabella that all the women are dead. The Third Guard accompanies the First and Second.
GUARDSMAN
Guardsman is the speech heading used to identify the man who tells Cleopatra
that the Clown has arrived with a present of figs. He appears to be the same
character as the First Guard (q.v.) since the First Guard is the one who knows
that the Clown was last with her.
HEROD
A "ghost character." Herod was the King of the Jews and responsible for the
Slaughter of the Innocents. Cleopatra several times speaks of wanting his
allegiance, and Caesar lists him as one of the kings who has joined with Antony,
but finally Enobarbas reports that Alexas has turned him towards Caesar.
HIRTIUS
A "ghost character." A consul who fought against Antony. Caesar reminisces about
Antony's fortitude during the battle.
IRAS
Iras is one of Cleopatra's maids. Although she is onstage as often as Charmian,
she does not speak nearly so often, and is more often just an onlooker. She does
urge Cleopatra to go to Antony after the first battle, and speak to him. After
Caesar meets with Cleopatra, she tells Iras that they will both be paraded
through Rome and parodied on stage. Iras responds that she will not see it,
because she will scratch out her own eyes first. Iras and Charmian help Cleopatra
to dress in her royal robes, and then Cleopatra kisses them both. At this point,
Iras dies, causing Cleopatra to wonder if she has the asp in her lips.
JULIUS CAESAR
A "ghost character." The adopted father of Octavius Caesar and former lover of
Cleopatra. He is mentioned multiple times by characters as a guide for their
decisions and behavior.
KING OF PONT
A "ghost character." One of the kings listed by Caesar as joining Antony's side
of the war.
LABIENUS
A "ghost character." Quintus Labienus is reported to have turned against Caesar
and raised a Parthian army, taking Syria, Lydia and Ionia.
LEPIDUS, MARCUS AEMILIUS
Lepidus is the third member of the triumvirate, with Caesar and Antony, but
functions more as Caesar's second in command. When Antony and Caesar agree to
meet, it is Lepidus who reconciles them. When the three make peace with Pompey
and dine on his ship, Lepidus becomes completely drunk, and is made fun of by
both Antony and the servants. Eros reports that after the wars with Pompey,
Caesar had Lepidus thrown in prison on trumped up charges of treason.
LIVIA
A "ghost character." Livia is Caesar's wife. Cleopatra excuses holding back some
of her treasure as gifts for Livia and Octavia.
LUCIUS
A "ghost character." Antony's brother and a consul. He is reported as first
fighting against Fulvia and then joining with her against Caesar.
MAECENAS
Maecenas is a follower of Caesar. After the meeting between Caesar and Antony,
Maecenas states to Enobarbas that Antony must leave Cleopatra, but Enobarbas
responds that this will never happen. He is with Caesar when the latter reports
that Antony has set himself up as Emperor in Egypt, and Maecenas responds that
Rome will not stand for such behavior. He also welcomes back Octavia, claiming
that all of Rome feels sympathy for her. After winning the first battle,
Maecenas urges Caesar to push his advantage, and not give Antony time to
recover. When Antony's death is reported to Caesar and his followers, Maecenas
says that his greatness and weaknesses were equally balanced.
MALCHUS
A "ghost character." One of the kings listed by Caesar as joining Antony's side
of the war. He is the king of Arabia.
MARCUS CRASSUS
A "ghost character." A member, with Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great of the
first triumvirate, treacherously killed by Orodes. Ventidius claims his death is
revenged by the death of Parthia.
MARCUS JUSTEIUS
A "ghost character." Canidius lists him as one of the soldiers who is to fight
by sea.
MARCUS OCTAVIUS
A "ghost character." Canidius lists him as one of the soldiers who is to fight
by sea.
MARDIAN
Mardian is a eunuch who serves Cleopatra. After Antony leaves, Cleopatra says
she wants nothing to do with eunuchs, but asks Mardian if he has lustful
thoughts, which he admits to. After the second battle, Cleopatra sends Mardian
to Antony with the false report that she is dead. He describes her as dying
speaking Antony's name, and so convinces Antony that he stabs himself. Although
he is listed in the stage directions of the final scene, he does not die with
Cleopatra and her maids.
MENAS
Menas is a follower of Pompey. He is disgusted that Pompey agrees to a peace
with Caesar and Antony, saying Pompey's father would not have done so. During
the celebration of peace on board Pompey's ship, Menas secretly suggests to
Pompey that they set sail and kill Caesar, Antony and Lepidus. When Pompey
responds that he is too honorable to do such a thing, and that Menas should have
done the deed without asking, Menas decides to leave Pompey.
MENECRATES
Menecrates is a follower of Pompey. He tries to bolster Pompey's spirits by
claiming that the gods may delay reward, but not deny it.
MESSENGERS, FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD
Although it is not clear that it is always the same character, the Messenger
appears a number of times, in the camps of both Antony and Caesar. He first
appears to Antony with news from Rome, and is put off by Antony. When Antony
finally does listen to his message, the Messenger tells him that Fulva has begun
a war against Rome, and has been joined by Antony's brother Lucius. He then
appears in Rome to tell Caesar that Pompey is strong at sea and gaining friends
of those who feared Caesar. After Antony marries Octavia, the Messenger has the
unwelcome task of telling Cleopatra, for which she beats him, although he wins
her favor later by reporting that Octavia is short, ugly and slow of speech. The
Messenger next appears to Antony before the first battle to inform him that
Caesar has taken Toryne, and finally to tell Caesar that Antony has taken the
field. The Second Messenger reports to Antony that the Third Messenger-a man from Sicyon-wishes to speak to him. Although it may be a different character, the Second Messenger appears to Caesar to tell him that that the pirates Menecrates and Menas are roaming the seas unhindered. The Third Messenger reports to Antony that Fulvia is dead, and gives him a letter with the details of her last illness and death.
MITHRIDATES
A "ghost character." One of the kings listed by Caesar as joining Antony's side
of the war. He is the king of Comagenes.
OCTAVIA
Octavia is the sister of Caesar. On the advice of Agrippa, she is married to
Antony, as a way to bind them together. She is described by Enobarbas as holy,
cold and still, and she herself promises to pray for Antony when they are
separated. When Antony prepares to go to war against Caesar, Octavia protests,
but is unable to move him, winning only his consent that she can attempt a
reconciliation. Caesar refuses to stop his war preparations when she arrives,
but he happily takes her back under his protection.
ORODES
A "ghost character." Orodes treacherously killed Marcus Crassus, a death which
is revenged when Ventidius kills his son Pacorus.
PACORUS
Present only as a dead body. Pacorus was the son of Orodes, who treacherously
killed Marcus Crassus. That death is revenged by Ventidius when he kills
Pacorus.
PANSA
A "ghost character." A consul who fought against Antony. Caesar mentions him
while reminiscing about Antony's fortitude during the battle.
PHILADELPHOS
A "ghost character." One of the kings listed by Caesar as joining Antony's side
of the war. He is the king of Paphlagonia.
PHILO
Philo opens the play talking with Demetrius about Antony's fall from a great
general to Cleopatra's plaything. After Antony refuses to hear Caesar's
messenger, Philo comments that sometimes Antony is not himself.
PHOTINUS
A "ghost character." Enobarbas reports that it is reported in Rome that
Photinus, a eunuch and Cleopatra's maids run the war. It is not clear if
Photinus is the name of the eunuch, or another character.
POLEMON
A "ghost character." One of the kings listed by Caesar as joining Antony's side
of the war. He is the king of Mede.
POMPEY, SEXTUS
Pompey is at war with Rome, believing that if Caesar and Antony are fighting he
has a chance to win against Rome at sea. He is disturbed to hear that Antony and
Caesar have reconciled, and agrees to meet with them before fighting. When he is
offered Sicily and Sardinia, he agrees to peace, and feasts Caesar, Antony and
Lepidus on his ship. While all are on board, Menas suggests that they sail out
to sea and kill the three. Pompey responds that he would have been pleased if
Menas had done the deed, but he himself cannot knowingly agree to it. Eros later
reports that there is a war between Caesar and Pompey, and that one of Antony's
officers has killed Pompey, an act which angers Antony since Pompey might have
been an ally against Caesar (although historically Antony ordered the death).
POMPEY THE GREAT
A "ghost character." The father of Sextus Pompey, the current Pompey. He fought
against Julius Caesar and is referred to by several characters as an exemplum of
bravery.
PROCULEIUS
Proculeius is sent by Caesar to make sure Cleopatra does not commit suicide. He
distracts her so that soldiers can enter and guard her, and disarms her when she
tries to stab herself. He then tries to convince her that Caesar will be
merciful and she should trust to him. He has made no impression on her when
Dolabella enters to recall him to Caesar's side, and to take his place.
PUBLICOLA
A "ghost character." Canidius lists him as one of the soldiers who is to fight
by sea.
SCARUS
After the first battle, Scarus reports to Enobarbas that Cleopatra's ships fled
the battle and that Antony followed. During the second battle, Scarus is
wounded, but pleased at the way Antony has fought. However, once again, he
declares that the battle is not going well because of Cleopatra.
SELEUCUS
Seleucus is Cleopatra's treasurer. When she asks him to confirm that the list
she has given to Caesar contains a true account of all her wealth, he instead
reveals that she has reported less than half.
SENTRY
The Sentry enters with the Watch. When Enobarbas enters, the Sentry suggests
they overhear his words rather than interfere. He is also the one who realizes
Enobarbas is dead.
SERVANT
The Servant announces the arrival of Thidias, and then, on Antony's orders,
takes him off to be whipped. He reports back that Thidias was soundly whipped
and begged pardon.
SERVANTS, FIRST and SECOND
The First and Second Servants comically describe how drunk Lepidus is and how little real power he has.
SERVITORS
The Servitors respond with suitable horror when a depressed Antony suggests that
he should do them service as they serve him.
SEXTUS POMPEIUS
This is the full name of the character known in the play generally as Pompey.
SILIUS
Silius fights with Ventidius when he kills Pacorus, and urges him to seize the
moment and attack Media and Mesopotamia, claiming Antony will reward him for his
successes. However, Ventidius disagrees, pointing out that captains who exceed
their generals lose rather than gain favor.
SILVIUS
A "ghost character." Menas reports that Caesar and Lepidus are in the field and
when Pompey doubts him, he says he has the information from Silvius.
SOLDIER
Before the first battle, the Soldier enters and begs Antony not to fight at sea.
Antony refuses to listen but, after he and Cleopatra have left, Canidius tells
the Soldier that he is right. Just before the second battle, the Soldier enters
and is complimented by Antony for being early so ready. The Soldier responds
that a thousand more are equally ready. Since no mention is made of the earlier
disagreement, it is unclear if this is the same character.
SOLDIER OF CAESAR
After Enobarbas has deserted Antony for Caesar, the Soldier tells him that
Antony has sent all his treasure after him, with more besides.
SOLDIERS, FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, and FOURTH
The Soldiers, as a group, greet Antony before the first battle, but they also are standing watch when they hear music in the air. The Second Soldier identifies it as the music of Hercules, a god beloved by Antony. The Third Soldier responds negatively to the Fourth Soldier's concern about whether or not the music bodes well. All four are amazed and follow the music off stage.
SOOTHSAYER
The Soothsayer reads Iras and Charmian's palms, and declares that they will be
more loving than beloved, and will outlive their mistress. After Antony marries
Octavia, he asks the Soothsayer whose fortunes will rise higher, his or
Caesar's. The Soothsayer predicts that Caesar will have better fortune and
therefore Antony should stay away from him.
SOSSIUS
A "ghost character." Sossius was a lieutenant of Antony's. Ventidius claims he
lost Antony's favor when he achieved too much in battle and gained great renown.
TAURUS
Taurus is one of Caesar's commanders. Caesar tells him not to attack on land.
THIDIAS
Thidias is a follower of Caesar and is sent by him to see if Cleopatra will
betray Antony. Cleopatra appears to be listening to him, but when Antony enters
and sees Thidias kissing her hand, he becomes enraged and has Thidias whipped
and sent off.
VARRIUS
Varrius is a follower of Pompey, who reports to Pompey that Antony is expected
momentarily in Rome and may already be there.
VENTIDIUS
Ventidius is a follower of Antony. He is present at the first reconciliation of
Antony and Caesar, although he does not speak. Ventidius then fights in Parthia
and kills the son of Orodes, Pacorus, because Orodes treacherously killed Marcus
Crassus. However, when Silius suggests that Ventidius should follow up this
victory with further attacks, Ventidius disagrees, pointing out that captains
who exceed their generals lose rather than gain favor.
WATCH, FIRST and SECOND
With the Sentry and the Second Watch, the First Watch overhears Enobarbas' dying
speech of regret. The First Watch recognizes that Enobarbas has collapsed,
rather than simply fallen asleep. The Second Watch, however, mistakes Enobarbas' collapse for sleep, and believes, even at the end, that he might recover.