Aimwell

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Aimwell is one of the two roguish gentlemen protagonists in George Farquhar’s Restoration comedy "The Beaux' Stratagem," known for his wit, charm, and scheming pursuit of love and fortune.

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Aimwell canonical 5

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
protagonist
theatrical character
appearsIn The Beaux' Stratagem
associatedWithTheme fortune hunting
love
marriage for money
social mobility
characterTrait charming
resourceful
romantic
scheming
witty
countryOfOriginOfWork Kingdom of England
createdBy George Farquhar
disguiseUsed pretends to be a wealthy nobleman
dramaticFunction drives main romantic plot
provides comic intrigue
firstPerformanceYearOfWork 1707
firstPerformedAt Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (work venue)
genreOfWorkAppearedIn Restoration comedy
hasGender male
hasRoleType comic hero
romantic lead
languageStyle witty repartee
medium stage play
moralArc moves from fortune-hunting to sincere love
narrativeFunction protagonist conman
partnerInCrime Archer
periodOfFictionalSetting early 18th century England
primaryGoal to improve his fortune
to secure a wealthy marriage
relationshipToArcher fellow adventurer
friend
romanticInterest Dorinda
settingOfActions Lichfield
socialStatusAtStart impoverished gentleman
workOriginalLanguage English

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The Beaux' Stratagem hasMainCharacter Aimwell
subject linked to: The Beaux' Stratagem (stage)
Archer partnerInCrimeWith Aimwell
Archer interactsWith Aimwell
Foigard associatedWith Aimwell