The Winter's Tale | Autolycus (Character Analysis)
Autolycus is a rogue and a thief. He encounters the clown (Perdita's adoptive brother), who is on his way to buy goods for the sheep-shearing festival to be held at the clown's father's home. Autolycus pretends to have been robbed, evoking the clown's sympathy. Autolycus then proceeds to pick the clown's pocket. When Autolycus finds out about the planned rustic festivities, he determines to attend and steal even more money. He is a huge success at the festival, selling his wares and picking the pockets of the guests there. The old shepherd and his clown son are just too gullible for...
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