Archer

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Archer is a witty, resourceful gentleman and one of the two central fortune-hunting protagonists in George Farquhar’s Restoration comedy "The Beaux' Stratagem."

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
fortune hunter
male character
protagonist
theatrical character
appearsIn The Beaux' Stratagem NERFINISHED
associatedWithGenre Restoration comedy
associatedWithPeriod Restoration era
belongsToTradition Restoration rake figure
comicFunction drives intrigue
source of repartee
createdBy George Farquhar NERFINISHED
firstAppearance The Beaux' Stratagem NERFINISHED
hasGender male
hasMoralAmbiguity yes
hasOccupation fortune hunter
soldier
hasRelationshipTypeWithAimwell conspiracy partner GENERATED
friendship GENERATED
hasRelationshipTypeWithMrsSullen flirtatious GENERATED
hasSocialRole gentleman
hasTrait charming
cynical
resourceful
witty
interactsWith Aimwell NERFINISHED
Dorinda NERFINISHED
Mrs. Sullen NERFINISHED
Sullen
isOneOfTwoCentralProtagonistsIn The Beaux' Stratagem NERFINISHED
languageOfWork English
literaryWorkDate 1707
medium stage play
narrativeFunction exposes social hypocrisy
tests marital conventions
nationality English
oftenPortrayedAs amiable rogue
improvisational
quick-witted
partnerInCrimeWith Aimwell NERFINISHED
romanticInterest Mrs. Sullen NERFINISHED
settingOfActivities Lichfield NERFINISHED
stageCharacterType gallant
rake
usesDisguise yes
usesWitFor financial gain
romantic intrigue
social advancement

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The Beaux' Stratagem (stage) hasMainCharacter Archer
subject surface form: The Beaux' Stratagem