The Character of Enorbarbus in William Shakespeares Antony and Cleopat

The quality of Enorbarbus in William Shakespeares Antony and Cleopatra Enobarbuss character can be seen as the just about striking invention of Shakespeare. As the lieutenant of Antony, he contributes to the drama in a number of ways. He is sympathetic to Antony from the start, loyal and fellow feeling. kinda of agreeing with Antony at the beginning where he says he wishes he had never met Cleopatra, Enobarbus replies that, had that been the case, Antony would set out missed a wonderful piece of work. (I.2.154-5). He does not share the perspective of his fellow Roman soldiers Philo and Demetrius in the opening scene, in fact he seems to enjoy life in Egypt contributing with appreciative comments on Cleopatra. Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety. (149 II.2.245) When Antony says of Cleopatra, She is wile past mans thought, Enobarbus disagrees, Alack, sir, no her passions are make of/ nothing but the finest part of pure lov e (I.2.146-8). In their conversations at the beginning and in his role throughout, Enobarbus seems to represent an ordinary reflection of something in Antony himself, as in a mirror. His humour in response to the annunciation of Fulvias death, anticipate the jovial side of Antony that get out manifest itself in the galley scene. Before the triumvirs meet, the diplomatic Lepidus tries to persuade Enobarbus to keep Antony calm. Enobarbus however refuses apothegm that he much prefers that Antony should speak his mind. He reminds Antony and Caesar that there will be time enough to quarrel after they have disposed of Pompey. To Antonys criticize, Thou art a soldier onl... ...ssenger. In a soliloquy Now hell outstare the lightning (III.13.194-200) he sees through Antonys puffy rhetoric and comes to his termination to leave Antony. As Antony addresses his servants as if for the last time, Enobarbus protests that he is onion-eyed (IV.2.35). Antonys reactio n to his desertion, O, my fortunes have Corrupted honest men (IV.2.35) and his decision to send his treasure to him confirm all that is said of Antonys almsgiving. The guilt felt by Enobarbus and his subsequent depression and loss of will are clearly shown. No honourable trust. I have through ill, of which I do accuse myself (239.IV.35) But his death in amiable torment and the consciousness of disgrace are proof of the fact that Antonys fortunes have/ Corrupted honest men give a wider mark to the tragedy of the protagonists.