Timon of Athens | Steward
The steward is depicted as a model of honesty and loyalty. He manages Timon's household, supervises the other servants, and keeps track of Timon's finances: The steward provides a unique perspective on the play's central character through his expressed belief in Timon's capacity for goodness and nobility of spirit. Despite his best efforts, he is unable to prevent Timon's downfall.
In I.ii, the steward tries to stop Timon from showering gifts on his friends. When Timon is besieged by his creditors' servants in II.ii, he accuses the steward of not keeping him informed about the...
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