# The Two Gentlemen of Verona — Character guide

> Key figures in The Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare.

- [Valentine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_two_gentlemen_of_verona_se/characters/valentine.md): One of the two gentlemen; exiled to the forest after wooing Silvia.
- [Proteus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_two_gentlemen_of_verona_se/characters/proteus.md): Valentine's friend who betrays him to pursue Silvia.
- [Silvia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_two_gentlemen_of_verona_se/characters/silvia.md): Duke's daughter loved by Valentine and pursued by Proteus.
- [Julia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_two_gentlemen_of_verona_se/characters/julia.md): Proteus's beloved who disguises as a page to follow him.
- [Launce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_two_gentlemen_of_verona_se/characters/launce.md): Proteus's clownish servant with a dog named Crab.
- [Speed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_two_gentlemen_of_verona_se/characters/speed.md): Valentine's witty servant who often banters with Launce.
- [Duke of Milan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_two_gentlemen_of_verona_se/characters/duke_of_milan.md): Silvia's father who opposes Valentine's courtship.
- [Antonio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_two_gentlemen_of_verona_se/characters/antonio.md): Proteus's father who sends him to court.
- [Panthino](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_two_gentlemen_of_verona_se/characters/panthino.md): Antonio's servant who advises sending Proteus abroad.
- [Sir Eglamour](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_two_gentlemen_of_verona_se/characters/eglamour.md): Knight who helps Silvia escape to the forest.
- [Friar Laurence](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_two_gentlemen_of_verona_se/characters/friar_laurence.md): Friar who officiates Valentine and Silvia's secret betrothal.
- [Sebastian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_two_gentlemen_of_verona_se/characters/sebastian.md): Julia's male disguise name when she serves Proteus.
- [Host](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_two_gentlemen_of_verona_se/characters/host.md): Innkeeper who aids Julia in her disguise.

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