The main thing in Act 3 is the war between Caesar and Antony because of Antony’s decision to leave Rome and live in Egypt with Cleopatra. As we all know that in Act 2, Caesar and Antony become friends because Antony marries Octavia, Caesar’s sister, and this is how their enmity cools down for a moment. However, in Act 3, the situation is completely changed and both pillars end up fighting. I think this image represents the war scene in the play when Antony actually loses his everything and sends an ambassador to place a request on his behalf to live in Egypt, which is denied by Caesar. This act is mainly about the loss of Roman Empire and loss of honor and dignity for Antony, because he is defeated in the battle and lost his honor and respect since his proposal is denied.

For me, this play is the most difficult play to understand so far, because I am unable to think of Antony and Cleopatra as lovers. I am saying this because it is insane if they love each other then why Antony marries Octavia and Fulvia, his first wife. Also, Cleopatra is not really sincere to Antony as well. In a scene when the ambassador presents Antony’s proposal, he also conveys Cleopatra’s message that she is willing to submit him her everything including herself to Caesar (3.12.16-19). For me it is very disturbing. I did not like this play at all because there are several things in this play that I have trouble with. I don’t think so it is really a love story because they both have betrayed each other. Moreover, the war is the cause of Antony being unfaithful to Octavia, his wife and Rome, his native land. Then, I feel he deserves the loss of honor and empire because he is the one, who gives chance to Caesar to fight with him.