inference of a caricature. Fortunately the actor did not.If Figaro has changed then so has the Count. He is now thoroughly bored with his lifestyle, he lives only for vanity and self indulgence, traits with which we the audience can not sympathise.(Oh if only life were that easy) Marceline and Bartholo describe the Count accurately as:A womaniser out of boredom, and jealous out of vanity.Beaumarchias however still manages to bestow up his a Count a certain amount of charm, his lightness of touch prevents the character from becoming truly detestable to the audience. He has all the grace, dignity and affability as befitting a man of his status, paralleling with a depravity of morals,( for it is customary for noblemen to treat any designs upon women with a spirit of frivolity. )The character of Suzzanne was presented as resourceful and intelligent; lively and vivacious, without having any of the brazen gaiety of other maidservants, all the necessary qualities of a young woman. She is the object of the Counts desires: Count: Bazile must have let you know of my love for you. (pg.118)It is an unrequited love for Suzzanne has no such feelings for him.He orchestrated the marriage between Suzzanne and Figaro in order that he may play a part in the nuptial celebrations of marriage. He commissions Figaro to follow him to England where he must be Ambassador. At first Figaro merely believes that this is because he has been such a good manservant; but Suzzanne quickly informs him of the Counts lascivious designs upon her. In London there will be no Countess to spoil his fun:Count: You know the King has appointed me his ambassador in London. Im taking Figaro with me. Im giving him an excellent job, and as a wifes duty to follow her husband..........The Count no longer appears to be in love for the wife he fought to get. Even she understands this:Coun...
