In Act IV of William Shakespeare’s tragedy Antony and Cleopatra, Cleopatra remarks, “All strange and terrible events are welcome, but comforts we despise” (“Cleopatra VII”). Herein lies the life of Cleopatra one fraught with tremendous challenges and marred by tragedy. Born in 69 B.C., Cleopatra VII was the daughter of King Ptolemy XII (Jones). At […]
Arguably one of the most famous Egyptian queens, Cleopatra was a femme-fatale and a powerful women. The Egyptian queen was a very influential political leader, she used her wit and ambition to achieve many goals for her country. Although lacking in external beauty, Cleopatra’s mind was gorgeously fascinating and she became a woman known for […]
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Order nowIn Shakespeare play “Antony and Cleopatra,” it was written around the historical period of the Roman Empire. In the play, the ideas battles with gender roles and power. In this essay I will introduce Janet Adelman essay titled Tradition as Source in Antony and Cleopatra, and elaborate on the leadership of cleopatra has the embodiment […]
It is very clear to see that the last pharaoh of Egypt, Cleopatra, was different from the other past pharaohs that ruled before her. Not in terms of her supposed beauty or the attractions she had on people, but her distinctive intelligence and accomplishments during her time as pharaoh. Her impact on society was big […]
Drama has been described as a verse or prose composition that tends to present a story in form of dialogue. In a dramatic performance the actors must be convincing enough to bring about actual anxiety, sympathy, and feelings of struggle in the audience. Moreover, writing a drama can be characterized by using your imagination as […]
First and foremost I discovered through my research, Cleopatra VII was born in 69 B.C.E in Alexandria, Egypt as the daughter of Ptolemy XII Auletes who was possibly his sister or wife. Historically, she has been depicted as someone who was superficial. She is known solely for her beauty and sexual prowess but not only […]
In her book Cleopatra: A Life, Stacy Schiff describes in great detail the tense events taking place in ancient Egypt before and after Cleopatra’s reign as Queen. Schiff is an acclaimed nonfiction author. She has won the coveted Pulitzer Prize and has written plenty of historical books, essays, and columns featuring historical women such as: […]
Cleopatra’s actions during her lifetime were influenced by her position as a royal woman ruler as well as her position in the Egyptian society. She accepted her position as “the Other” in ancient society to further embrace the role of the exotic Greco-Roman pharaoh using her beauty and seduction methods as a tool in order […]
Cleopatra Many people think they know about Cleopatra, but do you really? Would it surprise you to learn that she was actually not Egyptian at all? Cleopatra has left a lasting impression on Egypt for various reasons, such as her importance and association with other empires. Cleopatra was very important to ancient Egypt for many […]
One of the most iconic female rulers in history, Cleopatra has made a name for herself by using her charm, wit, and cunning and rose to become the last active leader of the Ptolemaic Kingdom. She became known throughout history as a seductress who captured the hearts of two of the most powerful members of […]
Royal women in ancient Egyptian history long held roles of importance and influence. Titles bestowed upon them that demonstrated their significant status included King’s Mother, King’s Principal Wife, and King’s Daughter. Queens were also often associated with goddesses like Nekhbet, Wadjyt and Hathor, thus tying them to the divine. However, while women were clearly not […]
When people think of Cleopatra, the first thing that comes to mind is the beautiful and powerful Queen of Egypt. She is often associated with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony because of her romantic relationships with them however, there is much more to her than meets the eye. Cleopatra was an intelligent and multilingual woman […]
“Rococo painting, which originated in early 18th century Paris, is characterized by soft colors and curvy lines, and depicts scenes of love, nature, amorous encounters, light-hearted entertainment, and youth.” Rococo stems from ‘rocaille’, a French term for rock. Rocaille means the shell-work in lawn fissures and is used as an eloquent word for the complex […]
I didn’t always rule in peace. My name is Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator and I was born into Egypt’s royal family, the Ptolemies, during the reign of my father, Ptolemy XII Auletes, in Alexandria, Egypt. My father Ptolemy XII Auletes was the king of Egypt and my mother, Cleopatra V, was the queen of Egypt. […]
Who was a one of the rulers of Egypt? Cleopatra was a ruler of Egypt in fact she was the queen. Cleopatra was also a very beautiful queen but that’s not all she is, she not always a pretty face like Hollywood always makes her. Queen Cleopatra was the queen of Egypt but she was […]
