Cleopatra's Roles In Ancient Egypt

Over all of human history, many civilizations have grown and died off. Only a few have had the resources and innovations to survive for millenniums.The civilization of Ancient Egypt lasted for thousands of years. This long lasted success can be attributed to several factors. The social pyramid and ranking were two of the most beneficial elements in the period of Ancient Egypt.
In the time of Ancient Egypt, they made up a society that allowed them to live for thousands of years. This society was broken up into eight sectors that made up a pyramid ranking from most to least important. To begin the pyramid you must start at the top with the Pharaoh. The pharaoh had the most important job out of everyone. Their job was to keep everyone happy and
Shakespeare showed the influence a female leader could possess in the era. In his play, we see Cleopatra fill the “dominant male role” and power well Antony followed her around “ Like a lovesick schoolboy.” During the time of her rule, “the social dynamics of men and women changed significantly”. Cleopatra wanted to be a powerful leader who also had control of the men in her life. When her decision making started to cause the kingdom she built to lose she planned her own death. She did not want to be put on display for Rome; she wanted to go out with dignity (Antony and Cleopatra: Critical
Some Egyptians were born into slavery, while others sold themselves into it to “escape poverty” (Slavery). Another way an Egyptian can become a slave is if a visor chose that punishment for a crime. The one thing we must look at when we look at the topic of Egyptian slavery is whether or not is was really slavery. There were opportunities for them to be set free, so the question we must ask is whether they are slaves or