# Oswald — King Lear character guide

> Oswald in King Lear by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Oswald Madam, Exit Oswald, Oswald Help, Reenter Oswald, Oswald Prithee, Oswald Away, Oswald Slave

**First appearance:** 0004-act-i-scene-iii

## Who they are

Goneril's steward who carries out her orders and antagonizes Kent.

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