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Act 1, Scene 1 · An Orchard near Oliver’s house
- OOrlando
- AAdam
- OOliver
- CCharles
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Rosalind: Remains at court despite her father's banishment.
Duke Senior: Lives in the forest following his banishment.
The duchy and Forest of Arden
- Forest of ArdenScene
The principal setting, where the banished Duke Senior lives with his followers, Rosalind disguises herself as Ganymede, and the lovers are eventually united. Shakespeare's forest evokes both Warwickshire's Arden and the continental Ardennes, but its dramatic geography cannot be located precisely.
- Duke Frederick's courtScene
The unnamed court where Orlando defeats Charles in wrestling, meets Rosalind, and attracts her affection. Duke Frederick banishes Rosalind, prompting her flight with Celia and Touchstone.
- Oliver's house and orchardScene
The opening setting, where Orlando protests against Oliver's treatment of him. Later, Adam warns Orlando that Oliver intends to kill him, and they leave together.
- The shepherd's cottage and pasturesScene
The rural property that Celia purchases through Corin, providing a home for herself and Rosalind within the forest's pastoral world. Its cottage, sheep and surrounding pastures are not geographically identifiable.
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