# Falstaff — The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. character guide

> Falstaff in The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. by Washington Irving.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** fat Jack, old Jack Falstaff, kind Jack Falstaff, sweet Jack Falstaff, fat Jack Falstaff

**First appearance:** 0016-the-boar-s-head-tavern-eastcheap

## Who they are

Shakespeare's comic knight, celebrated at the Boar's Head Tavern.

## Relationships

### [Geoffrey Crayon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/geoffrey_crayon)

_psychological_

Geoffrey is fascinated by Falstaff as a literary figure, often reflecting on his character and exploits from Shakespeare.

## In the story

### [The Boar’s Head Tavern, Eastcheap](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/the-boar-s-head-tavern-eastcheap)

Celebrated as 'kind Jack Falstaff' and 'fat Jack'; the tavern's legendary guest.

### [Christmas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/christmas)

Mentioned in reference to the sherris sack of old Falstaff, now a matter of speculation among commentators.

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