As You Like It: Grow Up, Oliver! In Shakespeare's As You Like It, many of the characters undergo changes. I believe that Oliver, the older brother of Orlando, is envious of his younger sibling. Jealous of Orlando's popularity, Oliver spends much of his time contemplating on how he can destroy his brother. After Orlando saves Oliver's life, Oliver finally gives up on planning his death. He changes his views completely. His callous reputation is almost forgotten by the end of the play. Because of his new love for Celia, Oliver seems to become more mature and does not show his envy for Orlando in such a juvenile way as before. We, a