In the end, she is united with Valentine, whose bravery has impressed the Duke. Duke of Milan A conventional nobleman; the Duke tries to protect the interests of his daughter by securing the most favorable husband possible for her. Ultimately, their choices coincide. Thurio This foolish rival to Valentine loses the Duke's favor at the end of the play, when he is quick to relinquish his claim to Silvia.
Eglamour Another of Silvia's suitors, Eglamour is sympathetic in that he aids her in her escape from Milan in pursuit of Valentine. Speed Valentine's witty servant; he takes great pleasure in aggravating his master.
Together with Launce, he offers a comic reflection of the concerns of the main characters. Launce Proteus's servant; he functions exactly as Speed. The character is justly famous for his monologues on the subject of his ungrateful, ill-behaved dog, Crab. Silvia loves Valentine, but Proteus pursues her despite the fact he has a girlfriend at home. After an apology, Proteus and Valentine reconcile, Proteus loves his girlfriend again, and both couples marry. Young friends Valentine and Proteus say farewell to one another as Valentine resolves to travel.
Proteus will not leave Verona, where his beloved Julia lives. Meanwhile, Julia's maid, Lucetta, gives her a letter from Proteus. Julia treasures it despite her outward show of carelessness for the love it conveys.
Later, Antonio, Proteus's father, sends his son to Milan, much to the sorrow of Julia. Proteus and Julia part with words of love to one another. Proteus is joined by Lance, his servant, and Lance's dog Crabb. While at the Duke's court, Proteus finds that Valentine has fallen in love with Silvia, daughter of the Duke. Speed, Valentine's quick-witted page, helps Valentine realise that his love is reciprocated.
Proteus, who had earnestly exchanged rings and vows of faithfulness with Julia before leaving Verona, sees Silvia and immediately changes his allegiance.
As the Duke plans for the foolish Thurio to marry Silvia, Valentine decides to elope with her. However, the jealous Proteus reveals Valentine's plot to the Duke, and Valentine is discovered while carrying a rope ladder.
We're relieved when Valentine prevents the rape, but we're baffled when Silvia remains silent on stage. When Valentine and Proteus make up, she says nothing. When Julia and Proteus get back together, she's silent.
When her father arrives and gives her as a "gift" to Proteus, she says nothing. Is this a reflection of Shakespeare's inexperience as a playwright? We're not sure. What do you think? We also wonder what Silvia might utter if she did have a voice in the final moments of the play…. Parents Home Homeschool College Resources.
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