What is the name of the 'clown' or 'fool' in 'As You Like It' who accompanies Rosalind and Celia into exile?
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Correct answer: Touchstone
Touchstone is a 'motley fool' who provides a cynical, earthy perspective on the romantic idealism of the other characters. His name suggests he is a 'test' for the truth of the situations he encounters.
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