As You Like It, Act 2, Scene 6 summary
Act 2, Scene 6 of 23 · 1 min to read the scene
In Act 2, Scene 6, Adam stops from hunger and thinks he is dying, while Orlando urges him to hold on and promises to find food. Orlando notices his companion's exposure to the cold and offers to carry him to shelter, turning despair into practical help.
What happens
- Adam says he cannot continue, lies down, and bids his master goodbye.
- Orlando urges Adam to resist despair and promises to bring him a wild animal for food.
- Orlando notices that Adam looks more cheerful, then offers to carry him out of the cold to shelter.
- Orlando and Adam leave together.
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What to notice
Orlando challenges Adam's belief that he is dying. His reassurance asks Adam to distinguish fear from bodily weakness.
Quick check
Why does Orlando offer to carry Adam to shelter?
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