Duke Senior is a character from William Shakespeare's play, "As You Like It." He is the rightful Duke of Duke Frederick's court but is usurped and forced into exile in the Forest of Arden. Despite his misfortune, Duke Senior maintains a positive outlook on life and values the simplicity and natural beauty of the forest. In the Forest of Arden, Duke Senior is accompanied by loyal followers, including Amiens and Jaques. He embodies themes of friendship, loyalty, and the contrast between court life and pastoral existence. His character represents the idea of finding peace and contentment away from the corruption of the court.