"Was 't you that did so oft contrive to kill him?"
" 'T was I"
"Who gave me fresh array and entertainment, committing me unto my brother's love." (Page 65, IV, iii)
These quotes demonstrate Oliver as a dynamic character. At the beginning of the play, Oliver wanted his brother Orlando dead. He also was not treating his brother according to his late father's wishes. In Act IV, Oliver is involved in a situation that transforms him. Oliver is treatened by Duke Frederick and realizes that he doesn't like being treated the way he has been treating his brother. Oliver realizes that Orlando deserves to be treated better and not constantly fearing for his life. Later Orlando saves Oliver's life even though he has not always been nice to him. Oliver realizes the importance of his brother. Oliver transforms and starts treating Orlando with respect. He also helps him by delivering a message to Gandymede about why Orlando failed to return within two hours. This shows that Oliver is starting to care about his brother.
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