Timon of Athens

What is the author's style in Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare?

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Timon's generosity is problematical. On the one hand, he seems motivated by genuine openhandedness, a willingness to share his good fortune with everyone else—his servants as well as his friends. But his generosity is publicized; he demonstrates it in front of others, who cannot help but be aware of his gifts. If the highest level of charity is to give anonymously, to an unknown recipient, Timon falls short of the ideal. Is his generosity his servant Lucilus—true charity?