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Maybe she wasn't so pretty? Maybe she impressed people with her personality... or where they kind to her because she was well known. ~Brynne Elic

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I chose this image because I liked the depiction of her head dress and the golden outfit. Signifying that even though she is captured by Octavian, she is still a queen in her own right. Even though it is doubtful a snake was used to kill her, in the Shakespearean play, the choice of a snake is a symbol of her resourcefulness and wanting to end her rule on her own terms. She is literally and figuratively putting her fate into her own hands.

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I chose this image because it depicts what I imagine the scene of Cleopatra's death to look like. As you can see, her fellow women also committed suicide alongside her. It has been thought that Cleopatra died by snake venom, but I noticed that in this image, there is no snake present. I like this image because it seems very dramatic and I don't think that it is trying to sexualize Cleopatra in any way. Where usually, Cleopatra is seen as a sexual symbol. She seems to be very fair skinned compared to the women around her.
Danyelle Haynes

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The Death of Cleopatra (1911) by Gyula Benczúr

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The Death of Cleopatra (1911) by Gyula Benczúr
This painting depicts Cleopatra after she takes her own life. It is theorized that she kills herself by forcing a snake to bite her arm, but in the painting the snake is biting her breast. This myth developed most likely to depict Cleopatra as a sexual figure instead of a political one. This painting enhances this myth of who Cleopatra was as a political and sexual figure, and takes away from her leadership qualities. I picked this painting because I think that it is a good example of how society changed their perception of Cleopatra by adding sexual characteristics. 
-Brigid Conmy 

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The Death of Cleopatra (1911) by Gyula Benczúr

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The Death of Cleopatra (1911) by Gyula Benczúr
This painting depicts Cleopatra after she takes her own life. It is theorized that she kills herself by forcing a snake to bite her arm, but in the painting the snake is biting her breast. This myth developed most likely to depict Cleopatra as a sexual figure instead of a political one. This painting enhances this myth of who Cleopatra was as a political and sexual figure, and takes away from her leadership qualities. I picked this painting because I think that it is a good example of how society changed their perception of Cleopatra by adding sexual characteristics. 
-Brigid Conmy 

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I chose this image because  I really like Angelina Jolie but I felt that it portrayed the stereotype of Cleopatra very well by using one of the most well known(for her beauty) actresses to represent Cleopatra. I also noticed that if you look at the man  he is not looking at the boy but seems mesmerized by her "beauty".   What I also liked about the image is that she seems very dramatic in her clothing I also liked how they added a detail
. China Stockbarger

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Cleopatra on the cover of National Geographic KidsAlthough I'm not sure when this edition of National Geographic was published, it seems fairly recent, I found this portrayal interesting because Cleopatra is not only portrayed as white, but in a more traditionally western style (i.e. the hair, white gown that evokes Greek/Roman vibes). Nevertheless, she retains her alluring Egyptian charm and displays the tryphe motif through her golden jewelry.
-Anna Noone

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I really liked this picture of Cleopatra because it reminded me of the coin we saw. She has a prominent nose and pulled back hair that resembles the coins she had issued of herself. She looks quite young in this. I like that this picture is different from the ones that we usually associate with Cleopatra -- she doesn't have straight black hair and an abundance of makeup and jewelry on. She is still very beautiful but she does not have the small feminine features she is usually portrayed having.
~ Lexy Granata

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I really like this portrayal of Cleopatra! While she is by no means ugly, she does have a more toned down image. Her hair is short (or up in some way), she isn't exposing herself, and she looks very focused and intense (but not in a sexual way). I like that she looks like a queen in this image, not a scantily clad harlot of a woman. I think that this painting shows her to be an educated and in-control ruler. She isn't pictured with any of her lovers, or whilst dying from a snake bite either, which is a plus for me.
~Clarissa Ambrose

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I chose this image of Theda Bara as Cleopatra because it was featured in the silent film Cleopatra. The fact that it is a silent film shows how they needed to portray certain images in costume instead of through verbal cues. So here Theda, dressed as Cleopatra, is very sexualized. She is wearing revealing clothing to depict her more sensual side, which may be portrayed in words normally as Tyldesley wrote.
- McKenzie Lookebill

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I chose this picture because of her looks and because of the gods, Anubis and Mau. In the background, the walls are covered in paintings of the gods and goddesses. Then, there is Anubis, God of embalming and the dead, on top of his golden altar. He was the god to help embalm Osiris after he was killed by Seth. In Cleopatra's hand is Mau, the sacred cat, protected by Bast, goddess of portection and cats. Cleopatra herself is dark-skinned and dark-eyed, dressed in Egyptian garmets. She even has the kohl around her eyes. In this picture, she looks like a goddess, with Anubis in the back and a sacred cat in her hands. Her garmets are colorful, and it looks like it has feathers on the headdress. She looks like a ruler, pretty, not not drop-dead gorgeous. Her eyes hold intelligence, and her lips are curved, as if she is smiling, yet not at the same time.

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I chose this picture because of her looks and because of the gods, Anubis and Mau. In the background, the walls are covered in paintings of the gods and goddesses. Then, there is Anubis, God of embalming and the dead, on top of his golden altar. He was the god to help embalm Osiris after he was killed by Seth. In Cleopatra's hand is Mau, the sacred cat, protected by Bast, goddess of portection and cats. Cleopatra herself is dark-skinned and dark-eyed, dressed in Egyptian garmets. She even has the kohl around her eyes. In this picture, she looks like a goddess, with Anubis in the back and a sacred cat in her hands. Her garmets are colorful, and it looks like it has feathers on the headdress. She looks like a ruler, pretty, not not drop-dead gorgeous. Her eyes hold intelligence, and her lips are curved, as if she is smiling, yet not at the same time.

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-Alexandra Bradley

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I really liked this picture of Cleopatra because she looks like she characterized as a Disney princess. Although, I don't know if that would be a good idea, maybe so people can learn more about her. Everyone  that ever hears Cleopatra always just thinks of her beauty which is often used to overshadow her intelligence. 

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I really liked this picture of Cleopatra because she looks like she characterized as a Disney princess. Although, I don't know if that would be a good idea, maybe so people can learn more about her. Everyone  that ever hears Cleopatra always just thinks of her beauty which is often used to overshadow her intelligence. 

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-Damariz Olguin

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Cleopatra in Assassin's Creed: Origins (2017)

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Cleopatra in Assassin's Creed: Origins (2017)

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This is the depiction of Cleopatra in the game Assassin's Creed Origins. The game has some basis in history, as it is set during the Civil War between Cleopatra and her brother, Ptolemy. However the designers succumbed to common misconceptions about Cleopatra. She is pictured as a sex symbol, rather than the powerful woman she actually was. Her power is referenced, as the game acknowledges the army she led, but her primary role is as Caesar's mistress. Everything she does leads back to Caesar. In the game the player's character does team up with her, but she eventually betrays them for Caesar. I chose this because I think it's an interesting paradox. The game designers obviously had access to historical record as the game's entire concept isn't centered on Cleopatra and Antony, as most stories tend to. It also acknowledges her role in assembling her army and leading it, but that story is mainly in the background. However even with all that additional knowledge, they still chose to portray her as a seductress who borrows power from the men around her.

-Marirose Osborne

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These images are of the character of Cleopatra in the 1963 film "Cleopatra". For the film, all of Cleopatra's costumes were designed specifically to draw attention to her face. This is to ensure that the audience focuses first on her physical beauty. Every dress she wears in the film is either very low-cut or very tight (or both), which sexualizes Cleopatra. Overall, the way Cleopatra is portrayed in the film causes the audience to see her as beautiful and sexual. She is also portrayed as powerful, but her power is secondary to her beauty and seductiveness. I chose these images because they show the stereotypical view our society has on not just Cleopatra, but women in general: beauty first, personality and intelligence second.
-Lisie Fahrenbach

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This image comes from issue 167 of the Detective Comics, "Bodyguards to Cleopatra," from the year 1957. I chose this image because Batman is my favorite superhero and I can't believe there was actually a comic strip that includes both Batman and Cleopatra! In this image, Cleopatra is portrayed as similar to a temptress, as she is cupping Batman's chin and making it rather difficult for him to think properly, as evidenced by Batman's nervous stuttering. Even Robin is smirking at Batman's lack for words! What's interesting about Cleopatra's skin is that while in this panel she appears to be white, on the cover of the comic book she appears to have darker skin. Cleopatra also seems to be portrayed as a bit of a loose cannon with her political power since she is ultimately willing to share her power with Batman simply because she has become infatuated with him. Apparently, this version of Cleopatra listens more to her heart than her brain. She is, however, quite beautiful with her facial features outlined in black, though I suppose it's doubtful that a comic book illustrator would depict an Egyptian queen as ugly. (Emily Tobias).

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This picture shows Cleopatra in a loving embrace with Anthony. This is not sexualized, but more of a pure look at Anthony and Cleopatra's loving relationship. She is not over sexualized here or shown to be enticing him. they both look wrapped up in each other and look like they really love each other. Cleopatra is also not white which is different than most portrayals of her throughout recent history which is why this still from the 2015 film is interesting.

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This picture portrays Cleopatra enticing a man, most likely Antony, into coming to her. This portrays her more sexually, with a seductive look on her face as she gestures for him to come closer to her. There is what appears to be a bird like figure in the background, and the people to the right appear to be upset with what is happening.
Gabby Russell

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The Death of Cleopatra (1911) by Gyula Benczúr

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The Death of Cleopatra (1911) by Gyula Benczúr

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This painting depicts Cleopatra after she takes her own life. It is theorized that she kills herself by forcing a snake to bite her arm, but in the painting the snake is biting her breast. This myth developed most likely to depict Cleopatra as a sexual figure instead of a political one. This painting enhances this myth of who Cleopatra was as a political and sexual figure, and takes away from her leadership qualities. I picked this painting because I think that it is a good example of how society changed their perception of Cleopatra by adding sexual characteristics.
-Brigid Conmy