| Touchstone | |
|---|---|
| As You Like It character | |
&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:As_You_Like_It_(3191069221).jpg) "The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool" | |
| Created by | William Shakespeare |
| Portrayed by | Robert Armin |
| In-universe information | |
| Affiliation | Duke Frederick |
| Family | Audrey (spouse) |
Touchstone is a fictional character in Shakespeare's play As You Like It. He is a court Jester, he was used throughout the play to both provide comic relief through sometimes vulgar humor and contrarily share wisdom,[1] fitting the archetype of the Shakespearean fool. Oftentimes, he acts as a character who foils his surroundings, observing and mocking the events and characters of the play. [2]
- ^ "As You Like It: Character List". SparkNotes. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
- ^ "Character Sketch Of Touchstone In As You Like It • English Summary". englishsummary.com. Retrieved 2023-12-25.