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One of the finest examples of Jacobean tragedy, The Changeling explores honor and madness through its dual plots, one set in the world of nobility, and the other in a local asylum. But which is the real madhouse?
Analysis and discussion of characters in Thomas Middleton, William Rowley's The Changeling.
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- Apollo Kagwa. LaKeith Stanfield is a talented and prolific actor on both the big and small screen, and his role as Apollo Kagwa in The Changeling showcases his fantastic range.
- Emma Valentine. Emma Valentine (Clark Backo, best known for her role as Rosie in the Canadian sitcom Letterkenny) is a librarian who marries and has a child with Apollo.
- Lillian Kagwa. Lillian Kagwa (portrayed by Adina Porter in the present and Alexis Louder in flashbacks) is Apollo's mother. Throughout her life, Lillian has experienced serious hardships from job insecurity to events as serious as the murder of her brother at the hands of military officials.
- Patrice Green. Patrice Green (Malcolm Barrett) is Apollo's best friend - a war veteran who now sources valuable second-hand books like Apollo. Patrice is witty and is characterized as a deeply loyal friend, displaying this trait in both his words and actions, such as when a woman nosily criticizes Apollo's parenting and Patrice vocally defends his friend, sending the stranger away with a cutting remark.
The Changeling's important quotes, sortable by theme, character, or scene. The Changeling: Characters Description, analysis, and timelines for The Changeling 's characters.
The Changeling study guide contains a biography of Thomas Middleton, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Best summary PDF, themes, and quotes.
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The Changeling is a Jacobean tragedy written by Thomas Middleton and William Rowley. Widely regarded as being among the best tragedies of the English Renaissance, the play has accumulated a large amount of critical commentary.
