Touchstone (As You Like It)

Touchstone
As You Like It character
"The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool"
Created by	William Shakespeare
Portrayed by	Robert Armin
In-universe information
Affiliation	Duke Frederick
Family	Audrey (spouse)

Touchstone is a fictional character in Shakespeare's play As You Like It. He is a court Jester, he was used throughout the play to both provide comic relief through sometimes vulgar humor and contrarily share wisdom,^[1] fitting the archetype of the Shakespearean fool. Oftentimes, he acts as a character who foils his surroundings, observing and mocking the events and characters of the play. ^[2]