The Shakespeare Conference: SHK 14.0805 Monday, 28 April 2003
From: Matthew Baynham <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
Date: Monday, 28 Apr 2003 09:52:47 +0100
Subject: Re: One name, two personages
Slightly tangential, but interesting in that it suggests a thematic use
of the double name, is Tom McAlindon's insight: 'Antony conjured up the
horrors of a Roman triumph in order to involve Eros in his suicide,
Cleopatra does the same with Iras (even the names rhyme). Antony felt
'base' because Cleopatra (as he believed) and Eros died before
him(iv.xiv.57, 95-9); Cleopatra feels the same about Iras' death
(v.ii.298).' Shakespeare's Tragic Cosmos p.255
Matthew Baynham
Chaplain
Bishop Grosseteste College
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