As You Like It, Act 3, Scene 3: riassunto
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In Act 3, Scene 3, Touchstone arranges to marry Audrey in the forest, but Jaques interrupts and urges him to seek a church and a better priest. Touchstone admits that an improper marriage could give him an excuse to abandon his wife, then leaves with Audrey and Jaques without marrying.
Cosa succede
- Touchstone jokes with Audrey about poetry, beauty, and chastity while Jaques watches and comments.
- Touchstone announces his marriage arrangements and argues that the risk of a cheating wife should not prevent marriage.
- Sir Oliver Martext arrives and requires someone to give Audrey away; Jaques volunteers.
- Jaques questions the woodland ceremony and urges Touchstone to find a priest who can explain marriage.
- Touchstone admits the advantage of an invalid marriage, but follows Jaques with Audrey, leaving Martext to defend his profession.
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Cosa notare
Touchstone reveals that his choice of minister may serve his desire for an escape. This challenges his apparent determination to marry Audrey.
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Why does Touchstone think Sir Oliver Martext might suit him as a minister?
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