# Second Lord — Cymbeline character guide

> Second Lord in Cymbeline by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0009-act-ii-scene-i

## Who they are

Another lord in court, critical of Cloten.

## Relationships

### [Cloten](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cymbeline_se/characters/cloten)

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The Second Lord is a courtier who serves Cloten but secretly mocks his arrogance and foolishness.

### [Cloten](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cymbeline_se/characters/cloten)

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The Second Lord is a courtier who serves Cloten but secretly mocks his arrogance and foolishness.

## In the story

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cymbeline_se/chapters/act-i-scene-i)

Engages in dialogue with the First Lord, learning about the court's discontent and the missing princes.

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cymbeline_se/chapters/act-i-scene-ii)

Delivers sarcastic asides ridiculing Cloten's cowardice and foolishness.

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cymbeline_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-i)

Mocks Cloten in asides, calling him a fool and an ass. He reflects on the Queen's cunning and prays for Imogen's safety.

## Links

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