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Character Name
Gaveston
Show
Gender
Male
Adult
Supporting
Non Dancer
Voice
Non-singer
Time & Place
Medieval England, early 1300s
Analysis
Historically, Gaveston was King Edward II’s best friend, and considered by many to be the king’s lover. Brecht’s version of the story recognizes the romantic relationship between the two men--even a ballad peddler sings (in mockery) that Edward’s queen has a hairy chest.
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