Shakespeare plays TIMON, a nobleman

Illustration: Shakespeare plays Timon wearing nothing more than a fur loin-cloth and a long beard; he looks crazy as he raves, spits, and throws his arms about

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Disillusioned by the greed and flattery of his so-called friends in the city, Timon has taken to the woods, where he lives as a hermit. He doesn't like receiving visitors.
Timon of Athens
Act 4 Scene 3

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What his steward said
about Timon:

"Alas, kind lord, he's flung in rage from this ingrateful seat of monstrous friends."

Timon of Athens
Act 4 Scene 2