# Ventidius — Timon of Athens character guide

> Ventidius in Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Timon Noble Ventidius

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

## Who they are

A friend of Timon who is freed from prison by Timon's money but later denies him aid.

## In the story

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/timon_of_athens_se/chapters/act-i-scene-i)

Mentioned as imprisoned; Timon agrees to pay his debt and free him.

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

Returns the talents Timon gave him, expressing gratitude, but Timon refuses to accept repayment.

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

Mentioned as a wealthy former debtor who also denied Timon.

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