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knowing it is Rosalind because Oliver keeps her secret. He says that he cannot marry his Rosalind tomorrow, but Ganymede promises to make it possible. At the wedding, Ganymede reveals that he is actually Rosalind, causing Orlando to rejoice. Additionally, Phebe is forced to marry Silvius since she can no longer marry Ganymede. Now, Hymen the god of marriage marries Orlando and Rosalind, Oliver and Celia, Silvius and Phebe, & Touchstone and Audrey. After the wedding, Jaques de Boys (a new Jaques), a long lost brother of Oliver and Orlando arrives with the news that Duke Frederick was converted to good by an old religious man, and has requested that all of the banished people return home and have their estates back. At the end of the play, Rosalind recites an epilogue,

requesting the audience enjoy the play as much as they please, and not more. This play was very confusing. It was very hard to follow because so many actors would have numerous roles. Once I read the play I could appreciate it more. I really could not find anything very amusing in the play. The parts where people were laughing I found myself confused. I am more of a slapstick comedy type of person. This was a very well cast play. The actors and actresses used good projection in their voices when emphasis was need. Overall, I thought it not good. It would maybe be good as a story, but not as a comedy.