# Lucilius — Timon of Athens character guide

> Lucilius in Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lucilius Who, Lucilius Ha, Lucilius Ay, Lucilius Fie

**First appearance:** 0002-act-i-scene-i

## Who they are

A young servant of Timon who seeks his master's blessing to marry an old Athenian's daughter.

## In the story

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

Lucilius is approached by strangers who inform him of Timon's financial decline. He initially denies it, but when Servilius asks for a loan on Timon's behalf, he makes excuses and refuses, revealing his own ingratitude.

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