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In act , scene , of Coriolanus, the people have to decide whether or not to support Coriolanus’s consulship. The Third Citizen, knowing Coriolanus, says,“If he would incline to the people, there was never a worthier man”; and, as he says these words, Coriolanus, wearing a gown of humility, enters with Menenius. The two remain apart while the Third Citizen explains that Coriolanus is to be approached in ones, twos, or threes and that he is to ask for the support of each citizen separately (“He’s to make his requests by particulars”).
In All’s Well That Ends Well, the King of France, another authority figure, goes unnamed throughout the play. ). Shakespeare does not normally hold back names, however, and, when he wants them known, he can move fast, as Escalus’s case shows. ” Then, as soon as Egeus has identified “my child, my daughter Hermia” by word and, presumably, by gesture, he gives the successive commands “Stand forth, Demetrius” and “Stand forth, Lysander,” adding essential information about their relationships to Hermia as the two characters do as they are told.
DUKE: Escalus. ” So begins Measure for Measure. ”2 Nevertheless, everything about his entrance would mark him out as an authority figure. Being a duke, he would be preceded by members of his household, including, possibly, Escalus. Modern editions of the play routinely include “LORDS” in the stage direction to act , scene , and some add “ATTENDANTS” as well. When he does, he does so imperiously. Escalus is a subordinate. He doesn’t speak until he is addressed by name, and his answer shows respect for someone placed above him.