The Two Gentlemen of Verona · Character
Panthino
Antonio's servant who advises sending Proteus abroad.
minor
First appearance: Scene III
Panthino's tie to Antonio is one of the pressures that moves The Two Gentlemen of Verona—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Advises Antonio to send Proteus to court, citing Valentine's example.
Panthino first appears in 0004 act i scene iii.
With Antonio (professional): Antonio is a gentleman of Verona and Panthino is his servant, who advises him on sending his son Proteus to the Duke's court. With Julia (social): Julia interacts with Panthino as a messenger and servant of Proteus's household, facilitating communication between the lovers. With Julia (social): Julia interacts with Panthino as a messenger and servant of Proteus's household, facilitating communication between the lovers.
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Relationship types
- Social
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Family and advisors
- Love triangle participants
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Antonio
professional · positive
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- Julia
social · ambivalent
- Julia
social · ambivalent
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