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Archidamus

A lord of Bohemia who speaks with Camillo in the opening scene.

minor

First appearance: Scene I

Archidamus shows up with force in Scene I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Expresses concern about Bohemia's ability to match Sicilia's hospitality and speaks highly of Mamillius.
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FLFlorizelCACamilloLELeontesMAMamilliusHEHermioneARArchidamus

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Sicilian court and Bohemian characters
  • Protagonist

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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