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Plutarch, I think, views Antony as an able man, but a man ruled by his emotions rather than by his head. In this respect he could easily be manipulated by Cleopatra. But in the end he redeems himself. Antony's last words,"...had fallen not ignobly, a Roman by a Roman overcome", are the sum of Roman pride and dignity.
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What was plutarch view of Antony and Cleopatra?
Plutarch simply tells the story from his research. He, like other ancient writers considered Cleopatra to be a sly manipulator, out to achieve her ends no matter what the cost. Antony is considered to have redeemed his honor by having a "noble" death.
Where did shakespeare get the idea for Antony and Cleopatra?
He read about it in a biographical book called Plutarch's Lives.
How did plutarch view God in parallel lives?
It is not known how Plutarch seen Gd in parallel lives. This was always a mystery.
How does shakespeare adapt the historical document from plutarch?
Shakespeare adapted a number of parts of Plutarch's Lives of the Greeks and the Romans. Plutarch wrote about the lives of Coriolanus, Julius Caesar, Brutus, and Mark Antony, which form the basis of the plays Coriolanus, Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra. Shakespeare occasionally and especially in Antony and Cleopatra, copied or slightly modified the text of the translation he was using, that of Thomas North, first printed in 1579. The description of Cleopatra's barge is an example of this.
How old was mark Antony when he died?
Marc Antony was either 53 or 56 when he died. Most historians think he was 53, but Plutarch says he could have been 56.
How old were Marc Antony and cleo when died?
Cleopatra was 39. Marc Antony, according to Plutarch was either 53 or 56. Most other sources seem to agree on him being 53.
According to Plutarch what is the purpose to life?
In my view the exploration of virtue in Plutachs parallel lives and the moralistic tone of the narrative seems to suggest that Plutarch belived that the attainment of virtue was the purpose of life.
What were the number of troops and warships that Antony brought to the Battle of Actium?
According to Goldsworthy, Antony had 500 warships and a supplementary fleet of 300 merchant ships. According to Plutarch, Antony had 100,000 infantry and 12,000 cavalry. But remember, these are only ball park numbers. They are based on the ancient sources, which sometimes exaggerate or at other times underestimate.
Who gave Cleopatra a beautiful funneral?
Octavian gave Cleopatra a beautiful funeral. According to Plutarch,"...he gave orders that her body should be buried with that of Antony in splendid and regal fashion."
Plutarch's thoughts on the relationship between Antony and Cleopatra?
Plutarch views the relationship of Anthony and Cleopatra as one where she uses charm and sexual manipulation to control him, she is seen by Plutarch as being a manipulator who is able to break the masculinity of this once great General. From the writings of Plutarch it is also evident that he thinks that Cleopatra undermines Anthony in order for him to further seek the approval of the Egyptian Queen. It is also possible to determine that Plutarch views Cleopatra as a great leader able to manipulate people to carry out her will whereas Anthony meakly carries out Cleopatra's wishes as to gain her love and approval. It is only in their acts of committing suicide rather than being captured alive that Plutarch begins to describe them in a positive light, however, even still he sees the relationship as being the destruction of Anthony.
Who wrote the biography Parallel Lives of Illustratious Grek and Romans?
certainly not me . it was plutarch he loved discovering character of a person
What was plutarch famous for?
Plutarch is the most famous biographer of the ancient world and the author of a famous collection now known as Plutarch's Lives. Plutarch's original title was Parallel Lives of Famous Greeks and Romans
