7. Following the defeat, Antony falls into a deep "melancholy," while Cleopatra focuses on protecting her dynasty, even considering exile in India. Octavian consolidates power by securing the loyalty of Eastern client kings and managing restless veterans

7. Following the defeat, Antony falls into a deep "melancholy," while Cleopatra focuses on protecting her dynasty, even considering exile in India. Octavian consolidates power by securing the loyalty of Eastern client kings and managing restless veterans in Italy. A complex "film noir" negotiation begins, with Antony and Cleopatra separately dealing with Octavian while often lying to each other. When Octavian finally invades Egypt, Antony’s remaining forces desert him. Driven by a false report of Cleopatra's suicide, Antony attempts to kill himself and eventually dies in her arms on August 1, 30 BC. (7)