As You Like It : Characters
As You Like It is a notable literary work by William Shakespeare. A complete discussion of this literary work is given, which will help you enhance your literary skills and prepare for the exam. Read the Main texts, Key info, Summary, Themes, Characters, Literary devices, Quotations, Notes, to various questions of As You Like It.
Characters
Major Characters
Rosalind: Rosalind: Intelligent, Beautiful, Wit and Humor, Strong-willed, Compassionate, Transformation, Cross-Dressing, loving character.
Orlando: Hero of the novel, Courageous, Determined, Skilled Wrestler, Gentleman, Chivalrous, Romantic, Loyal, Honest, Ideal Lover, Bravery, Passionate, Self-awareness, Maturity, Personal Growth.
Oliver: Eldest son of Sir Ronald de Boys, brother of Orlendo (Hero of the novel), Cruel and uncaring, Hateful to others, Dominating attitude, Manipulative, Lack of Compassion, Able to transform himself.
Celia: Frederick’s daughter, Rosalind’s(heroine) closest friend, Devoted and loyal, compassionate, pragmatist, and witty character.
Duke Senior: Duke Senior: Rosalind’s father, the original ruler, who is ousted from his kingdom by his brother, good-natured, Just, Exile in Forest of Arden, Philosophical, Reflective, Compassionate, Fatherly attitude, Able to Reconciliation.
Duke Frederick: Duke Frederick, younger brother of Duke Senior, father of Celia, Current Duke, Ambitious, Cruel in nature, oppressive and power-hungry ruler, unkind, cold and calculating.
Jaques: Faithful companion, Melancholic, Witty person, Observer and critical, solitude lover, Complex character, Transformation.
Minor characters:
Touchstone: Touchstone: Clowns of Duke Frederick’s court, witty, Foolish, Clever, Satirical Observer, Sarcastic, subtle, Symbolic character, possesses Humorous.
Silvius: A village shepherd, falls in love with Phoebe, a Loyal, Hopeful, Romantic lover, Suffering in love, Unrequited Love, passionate lover, and Innocence.
Phoebe: Phoebe: A shepherdess who falls in love with Ganymede( actually Rosalind in disguise), Disdainful, detached, Stubborn, Self-centered, and Unconventional.
Lord Amiens: Musical Talent, Compassionate, Loyalty to Duke Senior, Observant, Insightful.
Charles: A professional wrestler, aggressive and brutal, domineering and antagonistic attitude.
Sir Rowland de Bois: Father of Oliver, Orlando, and Jaques, Reputed Nobleman, Virtuous, Honorable, and Morally Just.
Corin: Humble, Simple, Content, Wise, Loyal, Kind, Observant, Realistic, Symbol of the Natural World.
Audrey: Lover of touchstone, Country Girl, simple and over-trusted.
William: A country fellow, simple, honest, involved with wrestling matches, humorous.