As You Like It | Act I Commentary

Scene i: This scene, which provides most of the exposition necessary to understand the events of the play, also demonstrates the violation of Christian values that has occurred between the family members. As the relationship between the two sons of Sir Rowland de Boys is revealed, we learn from Orlando that Oliver has not only been remiss in his duties to educate his youngest brother, but openly demonstrates his hostility toward Orlando by treating him like a servant and striking him when he criticizes Oliver's behavior. Oliver's actions...

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