Antony's chief aide, he deserts his leader before the battle of Alexandria and dies of shame. Enobarbus often functions as a commentator on events and on other characters. His judgments are generally detached and objective. Frequently, however, they are ironic or cynical as well. He scoffs at the great ones of the world and makes fun of the poses they assume. He recognizes Antony's weaknesses and tries to point them out. He attempts to show Antony how his love for Cleopatra has affected his reason, but Antony refuses to listen to him. Though Enobarbus is often cynical about the lovers'...
(Kaynak: eNotes)
