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Characters Discussed

Rudolf Rassendyll, a red-bearded young English gentleman of leisure who prides himself on his red hair and large straight nose, which are reminders of an old scandal involving the wife of a Rassendyll ancestor and a visiting Ruritanian prince of the Elphberg family. To save the Ruritanian crown from Black Michael, Rassendyll impersonates Rudolf and is crowned king. He falls in love with Flavia, manages several narrow escapes from Michael and his men, rescues Rudolf, and restores the throne of Ruritania to its rightful king. ØHe is rich Englishman, age 29 years
old.
ØWell-educated and intelligent
ØDoes not believe in working for a living
as he is comfortable with his inheritance
and social status.
ØFun-loving and adventurous
ØCompassionate and kind.
ØAgrees to impersonate Rudolf the Fifth

to help him save his throne.’
ØA man of honour
ØFalls in love with Flavia but sacrifices
his love for the sake of the King.
ØA brave warrior who risks his life to
rescue the King.
ØTrue and loyal to the Princess and