The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. · Character
Falstaff
Shakespeare's comic knight, celebrated at the Boar's Head Tavern.
minor
Also known as fat Jack, old Jack Falstaff, kind Jack Falstaff, sweet Jack Falstaff, fat Jack Falstaff
First appearance: The Boar’s Head Tavern, Eastcheap
Falstaff's tie to Geoffrey Crayon is one of the pressures that moves The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Celebrated as 'kind Jack Falstaff' and 'fat Jack'; the tavern's legendary guest.
Falstaff first appears in 0016 the boar s head tavern eastcheap.
With Geoffrey Crayon (psychological): Geoffrey is fascinated by Falstaff as a literary figure, often reflecting on his character and exploits from Shakespeare.
In The Boar’s Head Tavern, Eastcheap: Celebrated as 'kind Jack Falstaff' and 'fat Jack'; the tavern's legendary guest.
Later, in Christmas: Mentioned in reference to the sherris sack of old Falstaff, now a matter of speculation among commentators.
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- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Miscellaneous characters and references
- Protagonist
- Literary and folk characters
- Historical and allegorical figures
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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