Touchstone (As You Like It)

Touchstone
As You Like It character
"The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool"
Created byWilliam Shakespeare
Portrayed byRobert Armin
In-universe information
AffiliationDuke Frederick
FamilyAudrey (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]

  1. ^ "As You Like It: Character List". SparkNotes. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
  2. ^ "Character Sketch Of Touchstone In As You Like It • English Summary". englishsummary.com. Retrieved 2023-12-25.