As You Like It

Questions and answers

1. How did Rosalind win Orlando's heart ? 5

Answer :Rosalind first met Orlando in the wrestling match in which Orlando fought with an experienced wrestler named Charles. Rosalind felt pity for the young man who had none to look after in the whole world . Though she tried to dissuade him from the unequal fight Orlando fought bravely . He won the match . Then Rosalind took out the chain from her neck . She gave it to Orlando in recognition of his prowess and success . With this gesture , along with her sweet words and symphatic behaviour Rosalind had been able to win the of heart of lonely and neglected youth of Orland

2.How did old Adam prove his loyalty towards his master ? 5

Answer : Adam was the loyal servant of sir Rowland de Boys . He had a soft corner for Orlanddo , the younnger son of his master . Adam like him for his gentle behaviour and goodness and also for his resemblance to his old master . So when he came to know that his elder brother Oliver was plotting to kill him by burning him he at once came to him . He advised him to flee away from the place . When Orlando told him that he had no money with him , he offered him his life's saving of five hundred gold crowns without any hesitation. He also accompanied him in his journey towards the forest of Arden . In this way he showed his loyalty towards his master .

3. How was the banished Duke's life in the Forest of Arden ? 5

Answer : In the forest of Arden , the banished Duke lived a free and peaceful life . He was very close to his followers and friendly with them . He lived like Robin Hood . They took rest under the big trees . They liked to see the deer in ma playful mood . They did not like to kill them . The banished duke learnt hiss lessons from Nature. For example , he found the chilling wind as his true counsellor that told about one's true condition. In this way , he found languages in trees , books in a flowing stream , sermons in stones and goodness in everything . He supported all helpless men like Orlando who had no shelter

4. ' As you Like It ' is a romatic - comedy . Discuss . 5

Answer : Shakespeare is a master of comedy . his 'As you like It' vis a master piece . It has a good opening . It maintains a smooth movement throughout the play . Finally , it has a happy ending . In this play there is a great warmth of humanity . Rosalind loves Orlando . The relationship between Rosalind and Celia is the main point of the play . The duke Frederick and Oliver repent for their misdeeds . The duke Frederick returns the dukedom to his elder brother .In this way , he finally does a noble task . So ' As you like it ' gives us a romantic sense of life. Hence it is a romantic - comedy .

5. Analyse the significance of the title of ' As you like it'. 5

Answer : Shakespeare chooses the title for his plays very aptly . His ' As you like it ' is not an exception .it is a clean blend of wit , humour , romance and fantasy . Here the characters choose the course of actions according to their wishes . The banished duke goes to the forest of Arden and lives there. Rosalind loves Orlando . Celia accompanies Rosalind and goes to took for the banished duke.They take disguise. At the end , the senior duke gets back his dukedom . Orlando gets Rosalind . Celia gets Oliver . The duke gets peace in mind . So the title of this play 'As you like it' seems to be just and appropriate .