" She is mortified and turns away when he greets the black orchestra leader as a friend: "Hi ya, Sam!" Alice doesn""t really belong, and her pathetic efforts o appear chic are ruined by her brother""s vulgarities.She was obsessing and fussing over the guest list, in particular, finding an "extra-man" partner for her single guest Carlotta: "I""m simply out of my mind.")Disharmony and tragedy in the poetic film""s conclusion arise because of the conflict between the male protagonists in a fatal, fiery love triangle, who both demand the exclusive love of a female.Alcohol is offered to the host.The dancer who rides the ox strokes its sides.The scene cuts repeatedly to he visage of Antony as his entranced face softens.The girls writhe and spin during the display:Cleopatra: I wish you could see your face.I""d have more chance with a stone wall.Will you forgive me for being such a fool? I should have known that Antony is not Antony for nothing.