"I know you are my eldest brother: and in the gentle condition of blood, you should so know me. The courtesy of nations allows you my better in that you are the first-born; but the same tradition takes not away my blood, were there twenty brothers betwixt us: I have as much of my father in me as you, albeit; I confess, your coming before me is nearer to his reverence." (I.i)
Look who has the last laugh, Oliver! Just because you're the older brother doesn't mean you can be a jerk. Yes, you normally get to inherit your father's position, but that doesn't make your little brother garbage. Oliver feels a sense of entitlement, while Orlando just wants some respect. Orlando wants Oliver to realize that family treats eachother better than that. Unfortunately, Oliver was just to cruel in the beginning so I knew he would convert and learn to love Orlando. However there was a throller in the end when Orlando gets the Duke's land and title. Can royals really just choose which son gets it? I always thought it had to be succession. Anyway, it is a perfect example of karma. I just wish Oliver wouldn't have been alright with his father's decision. Atleast one character needs to have a sad ending in every piece of literature.
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