Play “All for Love” by John Dryden
John Dryden’s All for Love dramatizes the tragic conflict between love and duty through the doomed relationship of Antony and Cleopatra. The play depicts their passionate devotion as both admirable and destructive, ultimately costing them power, honor, and life. By emphasizing sentimental tragedy, Dryden reveals how personal desires clash with societal expectations. Contrasting with Shakespeare’s portrayal, Dryden presents Antony more honorably, though still flawed, showing how love can both humanize and destroy great leaders.
References
Dryden, J. (2019). All for love. Outlook Verlag.
Shakespeare, W. (2014). Antony and Cleopatra. Dover Publications.
Reference
StudyCorgi. (2025, September 9). Play “All for Love” by John Dryden. https://studycorgi.video/play-all-for-love-by-john-dryden/