The Two Noble Kinsmen - Characters

Characters

  • Theseus, Duke of Athens
  • Palamon, nephew of the King of Thebes
  • Arcite, nephew of the King of Thebes
  • Pirithous, an Athenian general
  • Artesius, an Athenian captain
  • Valerius, a noble of Thebes
  • Six Knights
  • A Herald
  • A Jailer
  • Wooer of the jailer's daughter
  • A Doctor
  • Brother of the jailer
  • Friends of the jailer
  • A Gentleman
  • Gerrold, a schoolmaster
  • Hippolyta, wife of Theseus
  • Emilia, her sister
  • Three Queens
  • Jailer's Daughter
  • Emilia's Servant
  • Country Wenches and Women personating Hymen, Boy
  • A Laborer
  • Countrymen, Messengers
  • A Man personating Hymen, Boy
  • Executioners, Guards, Soldiers, Attendants

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