The cast of The Merry Wives of Windsor
The people who make The Merry Wives of Windsor move — what they want, who they love, who they hate, and how each one fits the story. Tap any name to read more.
father; mothers
No direct family; associates with Bardolph, Nym, Pistols
married to Mistress Fords
Married to Master Frank Fords
Married to Master George Page; mother of Anne Pages
wife; daughter; sons
Uncle to Abraham Slenders
Servant to Master Slenders
Nephew of Justice Shallows
father; mother; sisters
Other characters
Sir Hugh Evans
Welsh parson and mediator; voice of conscience and linguistic comedy
Mistress Quickly
Go-between and mischievous intermediary; servant to Doctor Caius and confidante to all parties
Doctor Caius
French physician and suitor; comic foil defined by linguistic chaos and wounded pride
The Host of the Garter Inn
Cheerful innkeeper and ringmaster of schemes; mediator and accomplice
Pistol
Discharged soldier and schemer; Falstaff's former servant turned informant
Master Fenton
Young gentleman in love with Anne Page; pursuer of true love over wealth · young gentleman
Bardolph
Falstaff's former servant and tavern employee; comic figure of reduced circumstance
Corporal Nym
Disgruntled former soldier and schemer; betrayer of Falstaff
Rugby
Servant to Doctor Caius; comic foil and reluctant accomplice
Robin
Falstaff's young page and unwilling messenger
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