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In William Shakespeare's comedy "as you like it," the themes of love, power,

confusion, and betrayal as explored. The author's skillful use of dialogue

combine with dramatic presentation to create a play that is both entertaining

The play begins with Orlando, who is one of the three sons of the late Sir

Rowland de Boys, lamenting his inferior status in the family. "The spirit...

which was within me," he exclaims,"begins to mutiny against this servitude. I

will no longer endure it, though yet i know no wise remedy how to avoid it."

Thus early on, we are able to glimpse the intense conflict that this character

suffers both with his family and with himself.

The story then shifts to introduce the other main character, Rosalind, an

outspoken and affecting young woman. Charles arrives to inform her that her

father (the rightful duke) and his band of faithful follers have been banished

by Frederick into the Forest of Arden. She becomes quite distressed, and her

intense emotional nature is revealed to the audience. As her cousin Celia

attempts to console her, we also become aware of the

to woo her (Ganymede) with the idea that he will soon grow weary of it and be

newfound happiness. Frederick arrives to restore the duke's rightful status

arrives in the Forest of Arden and tells Ganymede of how he has escaped death,

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