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Question
The description of the character is given below. Identify the character from the play. Find some sentences which support your choice.
He is a brave but irresponsible person.
Solution
The character is the Sergeant.
He is brave - I don’t want it. Bring it with you,
He is an irresponsible Sergeant (after a pause) - no one.
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