As You Like It · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in As You Like It by William Shakespeare.
Rosalind
major
Also known as Rosalind Ay, Rosalind Gentleman, Rose, Rosalind O Jupiter, Rosalind Nay, Rosalind Proceed, Rosalind Marry, Rosalind Peace, Rosalinda, Rosalind Dear Celia, Rosalind Alas, Rosalind Orlando
The witty and resourceful heroine who disguises herself as Ganymede in the Forest of Arden.
Celia
major
Also known as Celia Alas, Celia Ay, Celia Dear sovereign, Celia Prithee, Celia Well, Celia O Lord, Celia No, Celia for Aliena, Aliena
Rosalind's devoted cousin who flees with her to the forest, disguised as Aliena.
Orlando
major
Also known as young Orlando, Orlando Of, Orlando Ay, Orlando Virtue, Orlando Forbear, Orlando Fair youth, O poor Orlando
The youngest son of Sir Rowland de Boys, who falls in love with Rosalind.
Jaques
supporting
Also known as The melancholy Jaques, the melancholy Jaques, Jaques God, Jaques Why, Monsieur Jaques, quoth Jaques, Jaques More, Enter Jaques, Exeunt Jaques, Jaques De boys
A melancholic and philosophical lord attending Duke Senior in the forest.
Touchstone
supporting
Also known as Touchstone God, Master Touchstone, Touchstone Aside, Touchstone One that old Frederick, good Touchstone, Touchstone Mistress, Holla Touchstone, Holla
The court jester who accompanies Rosalind and Celia into Arden.
Phebe
supporting
Also known as Silvius Sweet Phebe, Phebe Youth, Phebe Dead Shepherd
A proud shepherdess who falls in love with Ganymede (Rosalind in disguise).
Silvius
supporting
Also known as gentle Silvius, Silvius Phebe, Silvius O Corin, Enter Silvius, Exit Silvius, Silvius Sweet Phebe
A lovesick young shepherd devoted to Phebe.
Duke Senior
supporting
Also known as Duke Senior Welcome, Duke Senior Come, Duke Senior That would I, Duke Senior Fie, Duke Senior Most mischievous, Duke Senior Sit, Duke Senior Go
The rightful duke living in exile in the Forest of Arden.
Duke Frederick
supporting
Also known as Frederick, Duke, Exeunt Duke Frederick, Duke Frederick Ay, Duke Frederick Mistress
The usurping duke who banishes Rosalind and rules the court.
Oliver
supporting
Also known as Oliver Orlando, Oliver Many, good Master Oliver, O brave Oliver, Sir Oliver Martext, Sir Oliver, Sir Oliver Martext Truly
Orlando's elder brother who initially mistreats him but later reforms.
Adam
supporting
Also known as Adam Sweet masters, Adam O unhappy youth, Adam Master, Adam What
The faithful old servant who follows Orlando into exile.
Audrey
supporting
Also known as Audrey Well, sweet Audrey, Audrey Ay, Audrey Faith
A simple country girl whom Touchstone pursues for marriage.
Corin
supporting
Also known as Corin Fair sir, Corin Sir, Exeunt Corin
A friendly old shepherd who offers shelter to Rosalind and Celia.
Amiens
minor
Also known as Amiens Happy, my Lord of Amiens, Amiens Who doth ambition
A lord attending Duke Senior who sings several songs in the forest.
Charles
minor
Also known as Oliver Good Monsieur Charles, Oliver Charles, good Charles, the sinewy Charles, Charles No
The court wrestler whom Orlando defeats in a match.
Le Beau
minor
Also known as Monsieur Le Beau, Enter Le Beau
A courtier who delivers news of the wrestling match to Rosalind and Celia.
William
minor
Also known as William Ay, William God
A country youth who vies for Audrey's affection.
Hymen
minor
Also known as Enter Hymen
The god of marriage who appears to bless the final couplings.
Dennis
minor
Also known as Exit Dennis
Oliver's servant who delivers a message to Charles.
Jaques de Boys
minor
Also known as Jaques De boys
The second son of Sir Rowland de Boys who brings news of Duke Frederick's conversion.
Sir Rowland de Boys
minor
Also known as Rowland de Boys, Sir Rowland, Rowland, old Sir Rowland
The deceased father of Orlando and Oliver, honored in memory.
