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Antony and Cleopatra can be seen as a compilation of Shakespeare's previous works. He uses many themes and ideas that he has used in his earlier plays. He also uses this play to further define love. Shakespeare has explored this theme in the past and he found ....

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.... love with the idea of Cleopatra than with the woman herself. This kind of thing is very common. People often think very highly of the person that they met at on vacation, even if the person would not have been right for them. It is more likely that they love the place and the time rather than the person. Antony is also the greatest Roman soldier, and the respect for him by the people is enormous. However, this respect comes directly from his being an excellent soldier and a superb politician. Like other Roman soldiers, Antony believes in the Roman style of life: War, honour, and the Empire above all else. This changes when he meets Cleopatra. ....