# Valentine — Twelfth Night character guide

> Valentine in Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

Gentleman attending Duke Orsino, who delivers messages to Olivia.

## In the story

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

Valentine returns from Olivia's house with news of her vow to mourn her brother for seven years.

### [Scene IV: The Duke's Commission](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twelfth_night_se/chapters/act-i-scene-iv)

He briefly speaks with Cesario about the Duke's favor, noting Cesario's rapid advancement.

## Links

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