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Who is the heroine in the play As You Like It?
Who is the heroine in the play As You Like It?
Where does Rosalind seek safety and love in As You Like It?
Where does Rosalind seek safety and love in As You Like It?
Which character in As You Like It speaks the famous line 'All the world's a stage'?
Which character in As You Like It speaks the famous line 'All the world's a stage'?
In what year was As You Like It first published in the First Folio?
In what year was As You Like It first published in the First Folio?
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Why is Rosalind permitted to stay at court?
Why is Rosalind permitted to stay at court?
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What alias does Rosalind assume in the forest of Arden?
What alias does Rosalind assume in the forest of Arden?
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Why does Orlando flee his home?
Why does Orlando flee his home?
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Who is 'the melancholy Jaques' lamenting over in the forest of Arden?
Who is 'the melancholy Jaques' lamenting over in the forest of Arden?
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Who does Rosalind pretend to be when meeting Orlando?
Who does Rosalind pretend to be when meeting Orlando?
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Which character falls in love with Ganymede, who is actually Rosalind in disguise?
Which character falls in love with Ganymede, who is actually Rosalind in disguise?
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Who tries to woo the dull-witted shepherdess Audrey in the play?
Who tries to woo the dull-witted shepherdess Audrey in the play?
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Who does Oliver fall in love with in the forest, thinking she is Aliena?
Who does Oliver fall in love with in the forest, thinking she is Aliena?
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Which character rescues Oliver from a lioness in the forest?
Which character rescues Oliver from a lioness in the forest?
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Who declines the invitation to return to the court and prefers to adopt a religious life at the end of the play?
Who declines the invitation to return to the court and prefers to adopt a religious life at the end of the play?
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Why is Orlando forced to flee his home?
Why is Orlando forced to flee his home?
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Who are 'Ganymede' and 'Aliena' disguised as upon arriving in the Arcadian Forest of Arden?
Who are 'Ganymede' and 'Aliena' disguised as upon arriving in the Arcadian Forest of Arden?
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What role does the character Corin play in the story?
What role does the character Corin play in the story?
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Who is introduced weeping over the slaughter of a deer in the Arcadian Forest of Arden?
Who is introduced weeping over the slaughter of a deer in the Arcadian Forest of Arden?
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Who does Phebe fall in love with in the play As You Like It?
Who does Phebe fall in love with in the play As You Like It?
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What is the alias Rosalind uses when she meets Orlando in As You Like It?
What is the alias Rosalind uses when she meets Orlando in As You Like It?
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Who tries to marry Audrey in the play As You Like It?
Who tries to marry Audrey in the play As You Like It?
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In As You Like It, who threatens to kill William 'a hundred and fifty ways'?
In As You Like It, who threatens to kill William 'a hundred and fifty ways'?
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Which source did Thomas Lodge use for his work 'Rosalynde, Euphues Golden Legacie'?
Which source did Thomas Lodge use for his work 'Rosalynde, Euphues Golden Legacie'?
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When was 'As You Like It' first printed in a collected edition of Shakespeare's plays?
When was 'As You Like It' first printed in a collected edition of Shakespeare's plays?
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Where was William Shakespeare born and raised?
Where was William Shakespeare born and raised?
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How many children did William Shakespeare have with Anne Hathaway?
How many children did William Shakespeare have with Anne Hathaway?
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What was the name of the playing company that William Shakespeare was a part-owner of in London?
What was the name of the playing company that William Shakespeare was a part-owner of in London?
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At what age did William Shakespeare retire to Stratford?
At what age did William Shakespeare retire to Stratford?
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During which period did Shakespeare mainly write tragedies like Hamlet and Othello?
During which period did Shakespeare mainly write tragedies like Hamlet and Othello?
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Which term is used to describe the type of plays Shakespeare wrote in the last phase of his life?
Which term is used to describe the type of plays Shakespeare wrote in the last phase of his life?
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Who were the two fellow actors and friends of Shakespeare who published the First Folio in 1623?
Who were the two fellow actors and friends of Shakespeare who published the First Folio in 1623?
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What is the famous epithet given to Shakespeare by Ben Jonson in the Preface of the First Folio?
What is the famous epithet given to Shakespeare by Ben Jonson in the Preface of the First Folio?
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Where was Shakespeare baptized?
Where was Shakespeare baptized?
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At what age did Shakespeare marry Anne Hathaway?
At what age did Shakespeare marry Anne Hathaway?
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Which school is believed to have educated Shakespeare during his childhood?
Which school is believed to have educated Shakespeare during his childhood?
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When was Shakespeare's date of birth traditionally observed?
When was Shakespeare's date of birth traditionally observed?
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Who guaranteed the marriage between Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway?
Who guaranteed the marriage between Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway?
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When were Shakespeare's twins, Hamnet and Judith, baptized?
When were Shakespeare's twins, Hamnet and Judith, baptized?
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What led to Shakespeare's 'lost years' between 1585 and 1592?
What led to Shakespeare's 'lost years' between 1585 and 1592?
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According to Nicholas Rowe, why did Shakespeare supposedly flee Stratford for London?
According to Nicholas Rowe, why did Shakespeare supposedly flee Stratford for London?
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Which of Shakespeare's children died at the age of 11?
Which of Shakespeare's children died at the age of 11?
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In what book did Shakespeare's coat of arms appear featuring spears as a pun on the family name?
In what book did Shakespeare's coat of arms appear featuring spears as a pun on the family name?
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How did John Ward suggest Shakespeare died?
How did John Ward suggest Shakespeare died?
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Why did Thomas Quiney have to do public penance?
Why did Thomas Quiney have to do public penance?
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Who was Shakespeare's elder daughter that he left the bulk of his estate to?
Who was Shakespeare's elder daughter that he left the bulk of his estate to?
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What did Shakespeare leave to his wife, Anne, in his will?
What did Shakespeare leave to his wife, Anne, in his will?
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Where was Shakespeare buried after his death?
Where was Shakespeare buried after his death?
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When did Shakespeare retire?
When did Shakespeare retire?
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What event led to Shakespeare writing fewer plays after 1610?
What event led to Shakespeare writing fewer plays after 1610?
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Why did Shakespeare have less acting work in London during certain years?
Why did Shakespeare have less acting work in London during certain years?
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What role did John Fletcher likely take over from Shakespeare?
What role did John Fletcher likely take over from Shakespeare?
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In which year did Shakespeare buy a gatehouse in Blackfriars priory?
In which year did Shakespeare buy a gatehouse in Blackfriars priory?
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Study Notes
Characters in As You Like It
- Rosalind, the central heroine, exemplifies courage and wit throughout the play.
- Orlando flees his home due to mistreatment by his brother Oliver, seeking freedom and opportunity.
- Jaques, known as "the melancholy Jaques," laments over the death of a deer, reflecting on life's transience.
Plot Points and Themes
- Rosalind seeks safety and love in the Forest of Arden, escaping the court's treachery.
- In the forest, Rosalind assumes the alias "Ganymede" to navigate her new identity and engage with Orlando.
- Orlando meets Rosalind, disguised as Ganymede, igniting a complex romantic dynamic.
- Oliver falls in love with "Aliena," who is actually Celia in disguise.
Significant Lines and Quotes
- The famous line "All the world's a stage" is spoken by Jaques, encapsulating the play's exploration of life's roles.
- Rosalind pretends to be Ganymede when interacting with Orlando, facilitating both comedic and romantic misunderstandings.
Supporting Characters
- Corin, a shepherd, represents the pastoral life and serves as a voice of reason in the forest.
- Phebe falls in love with Ganymede/Rosalind, further complicating the love dynamics.
- William is threatened with harm by Touchstone, who boasts of various methods to kill him humorously.
Publication and Authorship
- As You Like It first appeared in the First Folio, published in 1623.
- Thomas Lodge’s "Rosalynde, Euphues Golden Legacie" inspired Shakespeare's narrative.
- Shakespeare was born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, and was part-owner of the Globe Theatre.
Family and Personal Life
- Shakespeare had three children with Anne Hathaway: Susanna, Hamnet, and Judith.
- The twins, Hamnet and Judith, were baptized in 1585.
- Shakespeare's elder daughter, Susanna, inherited most of his estate.
Career Milestones
- He retired to Stratford at around 49 years, withdrawing from the London theatre scene.
- The period of his tragedies, including Hamlet and Othello, primarily occurred between 1600 and 1608.
- John Fletcher likely succeeded Shakespeare as the leading playwright at the King's Men after Shakespeare's decline.
Later Life and Death
- Shakespeare's retirement saw a reduction in his playwriting output, particularly after 1610.
- He is buried in the Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon, where he left specific bequests to his wife and daughter.
Legacy
- Ben Jonson famously referred to Shakespeare as "the Swan of Avon" in the First Folio preface, illustrating his lasting impact on literature.
- Shakespeare is traditionally believed to have been born on April 23, 1564, coexisting with his baptismal record a few days later.
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Test your knowledge on the pastoral comedy 'As You Like It' written by William Shakespeare. Explore the plot, characters, and themes of this famous play.
