# Clown — The Winter’s Tale character guide

> Clown in The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Prithee Clown, Clown Prithee, Clown Alack, Clown Alas, Clown Dost, Clown Ay, Clown See, Clown Comfort

**First appearance:** 0011-act-iii-scene-iii

## Who they are

Shepherd's son, a simple country fellow who becomes involved with Autolycus.

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