Octavia

Question 1

Brownell

Answer 1

‘Octavia is not dull’
‘Octavia is very properly kept in the background, and far from any competition with her rival’

Question 2

O’Connor

Answer 2

‘she is not fitted to shine in the same sphere with Cleopatra, as her mild, steady, serene light would…be paralysed by the…Egyptian enchantress’
‘the Poet has not done justice to her sweet and solid qualities’
‘her behaviour is always most dignified, discreet, and womanly’
‘the Poet’s good judgement in never bringing her and Cleopatra together is deservedly celebrated’