AO2 Flashcards

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The Malcontent

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-discontent with the social structure and other characters, often an outsider who observes and comments on the action
-role is both political and dramatic with the malcontent voicing dissatisfaction with the usually Machiavellian political atmosphere - often using asides to build a self-consciousness and awareness of the text.

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The dupe - Roderigo

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-stereotypical fool, dim witted, vain and clownish. Provides comedy through his pathetic situation and long speech but also his appearance. So

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