Question

How does celia attempt to console rosalind after the duke's departure?

Answer 1

In Act I, Scene ii of "As You Like It", Rosalind is sad over her father's banishment. As a truthful friend would want it, Celia, Rosalind's niece wants her to be happy despite the circumstances.

The first line of this scene starts with Celia pleading Rosalind to be merry:

"I pray thee, Rosalind, sweet my coz, be merry." (I, ii, 1)

In response to her worried request, Rosalind states that she is happy but Celia must not want her be happier as her distressed father is banished by Celia's father or Rosalind's uncle. The usurping Duke Frederick has robbed off Rosalind of her mirth.

As gentle and kind as Celia is, she vows that once her father dies, she, as the heir to the throne, will give the kingdom to Rosalind. And if not, she pleads Rose to let her turn into a monster.

"So please, my sweet Rose, my dear Rose, be happy." (I, ii)

Thus, Celia attempts to console her dear Rosalind's after her father's departure.