As You Like It · Character
William
A country youth who vies for Audrey's affection.
minor
Also known as William Ay, William God
First appearance: Scene I
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William, a young forest dweller, claims Audrey but is frightened off by Touchstone.
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- Court and Forest Figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because Rosalind, who has been orchestrating the pastoral love games from a positi…
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