Character in Antony and Cleopatra
Cleopatra ♀ female
686Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
5.2Last Scene
19.2%Of Play Dialogue
Cleopatra is the #2 largest role in Antony and Cleopatra, speaking 686 lines (19.2% of the play) across 16 scenes from Act 1 through Act 5. Below: scene-by-scene line counts, who Cleopatra shares the stage with most, and key speech examples.
Cleopatra’s position in the full cast
| # | Role | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Antony | 851 | 23.9% |
| 2 | Cleopatra (this role) | 686 | 19.2% |
| 3 | Octavius Caesar | 420 | 11.8% |
| 4 | Domitius Enobarbus | 356 | 10.0% |
| 5 | Pompey | 140 | 3.9% |
| 6 | Charmian | 105 | 2.9% |
| 7 | Messenger | 78 | 2.2% |
| 8 | Lepidus | 68 | 1.9% |
| 9 | Menas | 64 | 1.8% |
| 10 | Agrippa | 61 | 1.7% |
How Cleopatra’s dialogue distributes across the play
Cleopatra’s dramatic peak falls in Act 5 with 217 lines — the act where the role carries the most weight on stage.
Voice signature
Opening line (Act 1, Scene 1): “If it be love indeed, tell me how much.”
Representative speech (Act 5, Scene 2): “Than love that's hired! What, goest thou back? thou shalt”
Who Cleopatra shares the stage with
| Scene partner | Shared scenes |
|---|---|
| Mark Antony | 11 |
| Charmian | 10 |
| Messenger | 4 |
| Iras | 4 |
| Domitius Enobarbus | 4 |
| All | 4 |
| Alexas | 3 |
| Mardian | 2 |
| Eros | 2 |
| Soldier | 2 |
Questions about Cleopatra
Is Cleopatra the lead role in Antony and Cleopatra?
Cleopatra is ranked #2 by line count among 54 speaking characters in Antony and Cleopatra — a major role carrying 19.2% of the play’s dialogue.
What is Cleopatra’s longest scene?
Act 5 Scene 2, where Cleopatra speaks 217 lines.
Who does Cleopatra speak to the most?
Cleopatra shares the most scenes with Mark Antony — 11 scenes together across Antony and Cleopatra.