ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Orlando, the youngest son of Sir Rowland de Boys and brother of Oliver in Shakespeare’s As You Like It. He is the object of Rosalind ’s tutelage regarding the difference between mature love and foolishness.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the story of As You Like It by William Shakespeare, Orlando has all the good qualities of a gentleman. He is healthy, virtuous and gentle, self-educated, considerate to the weak, and strong against any kind of oppression. So he fulfills all the requirements of a hero.

Detailed explanation-3: -Oliver is the eldest son of the late Sir Rowland de Bois and the older brother of Orlando and Jaques de Bois. Although he treats Jaques well, he is horrible to Orlando, treating him very poorly.

Detailed explanation-4: -Orlando is hero in every respect. “He is so esentially a man-strong, brave, modest and tender.” He has the tenderness which characterizes his strength. There is a breath of fresh air about him, and tlie energy of a healthy, active life. He is strong against oppression and gentle towards the weak.