As You Like It, Act 1, Scene 3 summary
Act 1, Scene 3 of 23 · 5 min to read the scene
In Act 1, Scene 3, Duke Frederick banishes Rosalind because he distrusts her and fears her popularity, while Celia refuses to remain without her cousin. The women plan to seek Rosalind's father in the Forest of Arden, using new names and disguises for protection.
What happens
- Celia questions Rosalind about her sudden love for Orlando, and Rosalind asks her cousin to love him too.
- Duke Frederick orders Rosalind away, threatening death if she remains within twenty miles of court after ten days.
- Rosalind denies treason, and Celia defends their shared life, but Frederick refuses to change his sentence.
- Celia insists on accompanying Rosalind, and they choose to seek her uncle in the Forest of Arden.
- Rosalind chooses male clothing and the name Ganymede; Celia chooses poor clothing, a dirtied face, and the name Aliena.
- They plan to recruit the court jester, gather valuables, and arrange a safe escape.
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What to notice
Celia reframes their departure as a shared choice rather than only a punishment. Her loyalty turns Rosalind's forced exile into a joint escape.
Quick check
Why does Rosalind propose dressing as a man?
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