Andrew (Sir Andrew Aguecheek)
See Aguecheek
Attendants
These are unnamed characters with no speaking parts. Attendants accompany the duke and Olivia throughout the play.
Captain (Sea Captain)
His first and only appearance occurs in I.ii when he comes ashore with Viola after having rescued her from a shipwreck. The captain's role in the play is brief but useful since he provides us with important introductory information. For example, he tells Viola the name of the country where the play is set (Illyria), as well as the name of its...
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