Anne Page

fictional character

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Anne Page is a fictional character in William Shakespeare's comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor. She is the charming daughter of Mistress and Master Page, who are residents of Windsor.

In the play, Anne is pursued by three suitors: Doctor Caius, Slender, and Fenton. Both of her parents favor different suitors for her, leading to a secondary plot where Anne must navigate their plans while pursuing her own romantic interests. Ultimately, Anne elopes with Fenton, the suitor of her choice, thwarting her parents' schemes.1

The play is known for its focus on the comic misadventures of Sir John Falstaff and the cleverness of Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, but Anne's storyline provides a central romantic element.12

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The Merry Wives of Windsor
…of the Pages’ charming daughter Anne. Doctor Caius, Slender, and Fenton are rivals for Anne’s affection. To great comic effect, all three suitors use Caius’s servant Mistress Quickly to argue their case to young Anne. Slender is favoured by Master Page, who devises a plan for Slender and Anne to…
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…of the Pages’ charming daughter Anne. Doctor Caius, Slender, and Fenton are rivals for Anne’s affection. To great comic effect, all three suitors use Caius’s servant Mistress Quickly to argue their case to young Anne. Slender is favoured by Master Page, who devises a plan for Slender and Anne to…
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