Touchstone (As You Like It)

Touchstone
As You Like It character
"The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool"
Created byWilliam Shakespeare
Portrayed byRobert Armin
In-universe information
AffiliationDuke Frederick
FamilyAudrey (spouse)

Touchstone is a fictional character in Shakespeare's play As You Like It. He is a court Jester, he was used throughout the play to both provide comic relief through sometimes vulgar humor and contrarily share wisdom, fitting the archetype of the Shakespearean fool. Oftentimes, he acts as a character who foils his surroundings, observing and mocking the events and characters of the play.

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