# Crab — The Two Gentlemen of Verona character guide

> Crab in The Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0008-act-ii-scene-iii

## Who they are

Launce's ill-mannered dog.

## In the story

### [Scene III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_two_gentlemen_of_verona_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-iii)

Launce's dog, described as sourest-natured and pitiless for not weeping at the parting.

### [Scene IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_two_gentlemen_of_verona_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-iv)

Launce's dog, who misbehaves by stealing food and urinating in the duke's chamber.

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