The Two Gentleman of Verona | Valentine
Valentine
A young gentleman of Verona, he goes to Milan to broaden his education and become familiar with courtly customs. Valentine is the name of two Italian saints, one of whom is the patron saint of lovers. In The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Valentine tries to follow the rules traditionally set forth for young men who are head over heels in love. In several scenes, he demonstrates his familiarity with the language of love, though it's questionable how much he understands about love itself. Valentine has drawn a variety of responses from readers of the play. Some...
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