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The Two Gentlemen of Verona
By William Shakespeare - Stage play
Roles
- Valentine
- Proteus
About this piece
Valentine says goodbye to his friend Proteus and the two discuss about love
Summary
The play is about two childhood friends from Verona, Valentine and Proteus. In the beginning of the story Valentine leaves Verona for the Duke's court in Milan. Proteus tells his friend that he can't leave Verona because he is in love with Julia and is courting her. He sent her a love letter and is waiting for an answer. Valentine arrives in Milan and instantly falls in love with the Duke's daughter, Silvia. Soon later Proteus' father decides to send his son to Milan as well. Proteus also falls in love with Silvia and the story follows Proteus' schemes to win Silvia's love. This is the first scene of the play. Valentine is leaving for Milan and tries to convince Proteus to join him in his travels. Proteus can't because he is in love with Julia. They start a discussion about love and Valentine mocks Proteus for being in love.
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