He has taken the throne from his older brother, Duke Senior, and banished him to the forest.

Virtuous Duke Senior seems to be happier in exile than he was at court.

He is brother of Duke Senior and a cruel character who turns into a good character by the end of the play.

He banishes Duke Senior in the beginning and his noble men.

Duke Senior appears as a contented man who rarely feels adversity.

Jaques is one of the followers of Duke Senior.

Duke Senior, on the other hand, is gentle, generous, and philosophical.

Orlando and Duke Senior talk while waiting for Ganymede.

Jacques is an inquisitive and melancholy Lord attending Duke Senior.

Thus, he's an example of what Duke Senior calls the "envious court."