The cast of Two Gentlemen of Verona
The people who make Two Gentlemen of Verona move — what they want, who they love, who they hate, and how each one fits the story. Tap any name to read more.
Proteus
A merchant's son torn between friendship and desire; the play's argument for human inconstancy · 16–17
Valentine
Gentleman of Verona; passionate lover and loyal friend torn between love and loyalty
Speed
Valentine's witty page and comic narrator of lovesickness
Julia
A young woman of Verona, resourceful and brave; betrothed to Proteus, she disguises herself as a boy to follow him · young woman
Launce
Proteus's clownish servant; mirror of loyalty through comic inversion
Silvia
Daughter of the Duke of Milan; unwavering in love and virtue despite pressure and peril · Young woman
The Duke of Milan
Silvia's father; a ruler who enforces his authority through control of his daughter's marriage · Elderly
Lucetta
Julia's waiting-woman and confidante; wise, teasing, loyal
Thurio
Wealthy suitor favored by the Duke; a man of insufficient wit and courage
Host
Innkeeper in Milan; Julia's unknowing guide and confidant
Panthino
Antonio's aide and messenger; intermediary between father and son
Antonio
Proteus's father; a merchant of Verona who sends his son to court
First Outlaw
Leader of the forest outlaws; a banished gentleman turned highwayman
Second Outlaw
Exiled gentleman turned forest brigand; one of Valentine's outlaw companions
Sir Eglamour
Loyal knight and instrument of Silvia's escape
Third Outlaw
Outlaw leader and recruiter; one of three bandits who capture Valentine and press him into service
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