As You Like It, Act 5, Scene 1 summary
Act 5, Scene 1 of 23 · 3 min to read the scene
In Act 5, Scene 1, Touchstone questions William about his background and love for Audrey, then threatens to kill him unless he leaves her alone. Audrey supports William's departure, and Corin arrives to summon her and Touchstone to their master and mistress.
What happens
- Touchstone asks Audrey to be patient, criticizes the priest she defends, and mentions another man's claim on her.
- William arrives, and Touchstone questions him about his age, birthplace, wealth, wisdom, and education.
- William admits he loves Audrey, while Touchstone uses elaborate wordplay to assert his own claim to marry her.
- Touchstone threatens William with several kinds of violence, and Audrey asks William to leave.
- William departs politely, and Corin summons Touchstone and Audrey to their master and mistress.
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What to notice
The threat makes the force behind Touchstone's wordplay explicit. He seeks to remove William through intimidation rather than persuasion.
Quick check
What does William say when Touchstone asks whether he is educated?
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