Suicide of Mark Antony
Mark Antony, believing Cleopatra is dead, stabs himself in despair. He is carried to Cleopatra's mausoleum, where she is still alive, and they share a final, tragic reunion before his death.
Setting
Cleopatra's mausoleum in Alexandria, a grand structure of white marble with towering columns and intricate hieroglyphic carvings. The interior is dimly lit, with high ceilings and walls adorned with golden motifs and scenes of Egyptian gods. The air is thick with incense and the scent of myrrh.
Characters
Mark Antony
primary
A powerfully built Roman general in his early 50s, with a muscular frame now weakened by his mortal wound. His face is lined with the cares of war and politics, framed by thick, graying hair and a short beard. His skin is tanned from years of campaigning, and his piercing eyes, usually full of vigor, are now clouded with pain and sorrow.
Cleopatra
primary
A striking woman in her late 30s with a regal bearing, almond-shaped eyes lined with kohl, and full lips. Her complexion is a warm olive tone, and her dark, wavy hair is adorned with golden beads and a diadem. She has a slender yet curvaceous figure, exuding both power and sensuality.
Roman Guard
secondary
A battle-hardened Roman soldier in his late 30s, with a muscular build from years of military service. His face is weathered, with a prominent scar running from his left temple to his cheekbone, a testament to past battles. His short-cropped dark hair is streaked with gray, and his piercing brown eyes reflect both discipline and exhaustion.
Egyptian Attendant
secondary
A young woman in her early twenties, slender with a graceful build, her dark brown skin glowing faintly in the dim light of the mausoleum. Her almond-shaped eyes are lined with kohl, and her black hair is neatly braided and adorned with simple golden beads.
Physician
background
A middle-aged Egyptian man with a lean, wiry build, his dark skin weathered by years of service. His sharp, observant eyes are framed by deep wrinkles, and his short-cropped black hair is streaked with gray. His hands are steady but show signs of frequent washing, with clean, trimmed nails.
Dialog
Mark Antony
By Dis Pater... you live...
Cleopatra
Foolish lion of Rome! Did you think death could take me so easily?
Roman Guard
General... the wound bleeds freely. The physicians—
Mark Antony
Enough! Leave us...
Cleopatra
May Isis grant me your pain...
Mark Antony
My Nile serpent... we'll drink together... in Elysium...
Roman Guard
By Jupiter's will... he's gone.