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Cleopatra, the last pharaoh of the Macedonian dynasty , is legendary for her seductive ways, her force, astuteness, and relationships with powerful men. She has even been called "'the most illustrious and wise of women'" by John, Bishop of Nikiu in Upper Egypt in the 7th century A.D.; and "'the last of the wise ones of Greece'" by the Arab historian Al-Masudi. Hughes posits that Cleopatra may have been noticeably darker than the Romans she came into contact with, which may have exaggerated the conflict she experienced with Rome and others. She developed amorous relationships with both Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, while invoking the ire of Octavian, Caesar's adopted son (the son of his niece, and the brother of Octavia, Antony's wife) who accused Antony of repudiating Rome due to his lust for the Egyptian queen. She has been seen as the most prolific seductress of her time gaining vast expanses of land and property from her powerful lovers.

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Cleopatra: Her Relationship with Rome and the Powerful Men Who Gave Her Love, Sex, and Clout Introduction Cleopatra, the last pharaoh of the Macedonian dynasty, is legendary for her seductive ways, her force, astuteness, and relationships with powerful men. She has even been called "'the most illustrious and wise of women'" by John, Bishop of Nikiu in Upper Egypt in the 7^th century A.D.; and "'the last of the wise ones of Greece'" by the Arab historian Al-Masudi. Hughes posits that Cleopatra may have been noticeably darker than the

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The paper introduces and analyzes the topic of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt. Specifically it discusses the motive for her love affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. The paper relates that Cleopatra ruled Egypt as a result of her father's death and,at the age of 17, she took over the rule of Egypt until she was ousted from power and fled the country. The paper relates the numerous love affairs she was involved in, her goal being to regain the throne and her power.

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"Cleopatra's first infamous love affair was with Julius Caesar, who had conquered Egypt and was attempting to decide who should reign over the country in Rome's behalf. Cleopatra wanted the job, and did not want to arouse suspicion in her brother's guards, so to meet with Caesar she had herself rolled up inside a carpet and delivered directly to him. Cleopatra seduced him, and they became lovers. In return, she gained the power and the throne in Egypt, and spent time in Rome with Caesar, as well. One historian notes, "Cleopatra was politically brilliant and secured Caesar's loyalty, certainly not only through sexual pleasure, but through manipulation of her own" (Editors). Cleopatra bore Caesar a son, further ingratiating herself to him, and she used him to regain her power and prestige in Egypt. It is not clear if she really loved him or not, but it is clear that she was shrewd and recognized that this powerful Roman would be a sound ally and advisor. "

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This paper considers whether Cleopatra, queen of Egypt and descendant of Ptolemy, engaged in love affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony in the name of true love or simply to further her own political agenda. It also explores relationship of Cleopatra's family as background to her love affairs with powerful men.

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"So much of what is believed to be true of ancient Egypt and its most famous queen, Cleopatra is a strange mixture of fact and legend. Indeed stories of Ptolemaic Egypt lend themselves so well to legends and romanticism that it is often difficult to piece together the true historical picture of that time. The myth surrounding Cleopatra is perhaps the best example of this as she has been portrayed as a great seductress and love in poetry and art for centuries. Her love affairs with both Julius ..."

Tags:cleopatra, egypt, caesar, antony, ptolemy, political, love

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Cleopatra, the last pharaoh of the Macedonian dynasty , is legendary for her seductive ways, her strength, intelligence, and relationships with powerful men. She has even been called "'the most illustrious and wise of women'" by John, Bishop of Nikiu in Upper Egypt in the 7th century A.D.; and "'the last of the wise ones of Greece'" by the Arab historian Al-Masudi. She developed romantic relationships with both Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, while invoking the ire of Octavian, Caesar's adopted son (the son of his niece, and the brother of Octavia, Antony's wife) who accused Antony of repudiating Rome due to his lust for the Egyptian queen. She has been seen as a female 'player' of her time gaining vast expanses of land and property from her powerful lovers. She was known to change her image in order to suit her political aspirations and to portray strength, eventually using a royal cobra as a headdress, the symbol representative of a strong and magnificent reign.

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Cleopatra and Her Relationship with Rome and the Powerful Men Who Gave Her Strength and Power Introduction Cleopatra, the last pharaoh of the Macedonian dynasty, is legendary for her seductive ways, her strength, intelligence, and relationships with powerful men. She has even been called "'the most illustrious and wise of women'" by John, Bishop of Nikiu in Upper Egypt in the 7^th century A.D.; and "'the last of the wise ones of Greece'" by the Arab historian Al-Masudi. She developed romantic relationships with both Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, while invoking the ire of Octavian, Caesar's adopted son

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The paper discusses various interpretations and images of Cleopatra based on Plutarch, Cassius Dio, and Lucy Hughes-Hallett.

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"Historians and writers of fiction alike have long been fascinated with Egypt's Queen Cleopatra. The ways in which this apparently complex woman has been portrayed have varied over time and with respect to the nationality, culture and political views of the writer. This essay will consider the presentation of Cleopatra according to Dio Cassius and Plutarch, two Roman writers who, if not precisely contemporary with Cleopatra, lived at a time when her influence was still widespread. A contemporary writer, Lucy Hughes-Hallett, will also be discussed."

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Shakespeare wrote 'Antony and Cleopatra' towards the end of his career, around 1600. Some scholars support that its historical nature has more to do with Shakespeare's own time than with the Roman era in which it is set (McJannet). These scholars claim Shakespeare is reconstructing English or Roman history from the perspective of his own historical moment.

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"But the hero who has distinguished himself, what shall be done to him? In the first place, he shall receive honour in the army from his youthful comrades; every one of them in succession shall crown him. What do you say? (Plato 195). Shakespeare wrote Antony and Cleopatra toward the end of his career, around 1600-1607 ("William Shakespeare (1564-1616)"; "Shakespeare Timeline"), and some scholars support that its historical nature has more to do with Shakespeare's own time than with the Roman era in which it is set (McJannet)."

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This paper relates that one of the cultural ideologies, which were prominent in Shakespeare's day, was that in order for a woman to be considered a "good" woman, they must embody three certain characteristics: Silence, chastity and obedience. The author points out that Shakespeare's characterization of Cleopatra certainly has similarities to Elizabeth 1, but it goes even further and makes Cleopatra into an exaggerated version of Elizabeth except Cleopatra uses her sexuality to increase her power, while Elizabeth had to remain chaste in order to maintain her power. The paper relates that another manner in which Cleopatra's character diverges from the cultural attitude toward women is that she is not silent although in some points in the play Cleopatra seems submissive and even quiet or passive

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"In order to understand the attitudes of society in the early seventeenth century, one must first understand the politics that shaped societies attitude. Shakespeare was born into Elizabethan England in 1564. Elizabeth 1 was the first Queen of England to never marry and this significant in understanding how Cleopatra is conveyed so powerfully. Since the Middle Ages, marriages had always been arranged and this meant that it was almost impossible for a woman to avoid marriage, unless of course the woman was the queen. Although the law gave women virtually the same rights as a man while unmarried, as soon as a woman was married she became the property of her husband. Elizabeth 1 remained unmarried in order to maintain her right to be equal to man and to maintain her power."

Tags:comparison, similarities, exageration, sexuality, power

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This paper illustrates how, in Shakespeare's "Antony and Cleopatra", a climax is reached within the ancient Greek themes of creation and destruction that mirrors the distinctions between love and war, and the explicit and implicit communication of love to oneself and another, seen in the play's rendition of male and female love. The writer argues that "Antony and Cleopatra" offers a Christian-mystic-community-pagan parallelism centered around more ancient themes, and that, in the play, fate is in constant countermotion with freedom, which tragically can lead to neurosis, or positively to a romantically balanced catharsis. The writer contrasts the emotive content of the play with its cognitive content, the blurring and refocusing of which create the play's subjective ethical implications.

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Introduction
The Contrast between What is and What Could be: Antony's Neurosis
Contrast Between the Written and Spoken Word
Intertextual Interpretations and Influences
The Intertextuality in Antony and Cleopatra: Hercules and Masochism
Hercules as Christian/Pagan Intertext
The Egyptian Other and the Roman Self

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"One priority in discussing things as complex as works of art, especially plays, is to acknowledge certain presuppositions about the nature of the subject matter. Is the philosophy of literature the same as literature that contains philosophy? While this has been widely debated, I think the issue lies in the distinction between the two, which if blurry, expresses an overlap such that literature can serve as philosophy, somewhat in the way that later Heidegger believed that poetry was the highest form of philosophical thinking."

Tags:self-love, interaction, kabbalah, hermeneutic, metaphor, interpretation

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Michael Grant's "Cleopatra" is an interesting read both in terms of subject matter and style. Cleopatra was a powerful woman who, while reigning in Alexandria, Egypt, had affairs with Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. Traditional history has tended to superficially dismiss her as a powerful seductress. While Grant's book is written in an academic style, it helps debunk the common misperception regarding Cleopatra and demonstrates that she was a skilled administrator who attempted to salvage Egypt from Roman domination.

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This paper analyzes the life of one of the most famous rulers in history, Cleopatra. Specifically, it includes important facts of Cleopatra's life and her contribution to civilization. It shows how Cleopatra was one of the most legendary queens in history. She influenced Egypt's civilization in many ways and is still studied today, a testament to her lasting endurance as a monarch and celebrity.

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"Cleopatra has been immortalized in film, on stage, and in print as a great woman ruler and lover. However, the truth of her story is far different than most of what is portrayed in fiction. Modern readers seem to think of Cleopatra as a sultry temptress, who ruled according to her whims, rather than her wit. However, many historians find this is not the case. John, Bishop of Nikiu in Upper Egypt in the 7th century AD called her "'the most illustrious and wise of women'" (Walker 6). Cleopatra's rule in Egypt would be the last of the famous Ptolemies, and her rule would mark historic changes in Egypt's and the world's history."

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