As You Like It: Act I / Scene III - Solved Write a Brief Note Type Questions

Q. Duke Frederick banishes Rosalind from his dukedom. How do the following respond to the punishment?

a) Rosalind

            Rosalind responds to her punishment firmly and yet with a calmness of mind that further endears this charming lady to us. She is no longer the submissive Rosalind as we knew her but turns to be quite assertive when it comes to the question of her father’s honour. She goes to great length to prove that she is not a traitor, talking reasonably and precisely all the time and in the process, exposes the malicious biasness of her wicked uncle toward her. Her polite assertion that Duke Frederick should not treat her poverty and wretchedness as signs of her treason shows how balanced and self-possessed as a person she is.

b) Celia

            The young lady, who is fiercely loyal to her cousin Rosalind, at first, pleads her father to repeal the banishment on her (Rosalind) but when this goes unheeded by the wicked Frederick, she boldly admonishes her father for his spiteful deeds toward the Duke Senior and his incomparable daughter. Celia’s totally identifying with Rosalind’s woes and giving her whole-hearted support to her cousin at the risk of attracting her father’s displeasure, wins our admiration. Celia suggests that Rosalind and she should go to meet the banished Duke in the forest of Arden, and this shows how resourceful she is.

  

Q. Briefly show the intimate bond that exists between Celia and Rosalind.

           That an intimate bond exists between the two cousins, is proved time and again by the way the two princesses extend their love and support to each other. Celia begs her father to allow Rosalind to stay in the court and even threatens him that she would accompany Rosalind if she is banished. On the other hand, Rosalind demonstrates her caring and concern for Celia by always discussing with her candidly and honestly all that could affect their lives favourably or adversely.    

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