Antony and Cleopatra

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Antony and Cleopatra | Act I, Scene 3: Questions and Answers

Study Questions
1. What was Cleopatra’s attitude toward Fulvia?

2. Antony says, “I am sorry to give breathing to my purpose.” What was his purpose, and what did he mean by giving “breathing” to it?

3. Why was he sorry to have to do that?

4. Cleopatra asks Charmian to “Cut my lace.” To what was she referring?

5. Why would she want her “lace” cut?

6. Cleopatra, discussing their relationship with Antony, says, “So Fulvia told me.” What did Fulvia tell her, and how?

7. What did Antony mean when he said to Cleopatra, “You’ll heat my...

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