Apemantus Timeline and Summary

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Apemantus Timeline and Summary

  • 1.1: Apemantus enters while the merchants are selling their goods to Timon. When Timon asks him what he makes of the new painting and jewels, Apemantus mocks them both. Then he labels the Poet and some lords flatterers before turning his attention to the upcoming feast. Apemantus claims he will only attend to watch men make fools of themselves. This guy doesn't let up.
  • 1.2: Apemantus is—surprise—grumpy at Timon's feast and makes snickering comments about pretty much everyone in sight. He refuses to participate in the flattery of the other lords. To make a point about how much he's not a moocher, he prays loudly over his food.
  • 2.2: As the collectors wait for money at Timon's house, Apemantus comes in with the fool and makes fun of all of them. He calls them "asses" and finds it shocking that they don't know what they themselves are.
  • 4.3: Timon goes out to the woods to find Timon, and when he gets there, he's happy with what he sees. Apemantus likes Timon as a bitter, cynical, mean guy, and he thinks the two of them are finally alike—but Timon doesn't agree. The two have a heated argument, and eventually, Apemantus leaves.