Explore the ways in which Shakespeare presents death in Antony and Cleopatra

Question 1

How does Shakespeare presents death?

Answer 1

Death is presented to highlight Antony’s weakness and Cleopatra’s dominance.
It is also provides legitimacy to their love for each other.

Question 2

Why is the quote ‘Husband, come I’ important?

Answer 2

It is the first time Cleopatra refers to Antony as Husband and not Lover. It suggests union and that death can not separate that union.