Edmund Blackadder

Protagonist of the sitcom Blackadder played by Rowan Atkinson. The sitcom itself is situated from the 15th until the early 20th century and as the centuries change also the character of Blackadder changes.

The most obvious change lies in Blackadder's social status. In season one he's part of the royal family and almost manages to become king. In season two he's a Lord, in season three he's a servant to the Prince Regent George (Hugh Laurie) and in season four he's a Captain of the British Army. Throughout the whole series he's accompanied by his sidekick Baldrick.

Along with the social decline Blackadder becomes more intelligent but also more and more cynical. Actually the Blackadder of season one is pretty dull whereas his descendants (especially in season three and four) are very keen. However they all have in common that they're dissatisfied with their life. The Blackadders of season one to three simply want to gain power and the Blackadder of season four becomes insane whilst trying to flee from the trenches of First World War.

Sources

http://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/tv/blackadder/characters/

http://blackadder.wikia.com/wiki/Lord_Edmund_Blackadder

http://blackadder.wikia.com/wiki/Prince_Edmund

http://blackadder.wikia.com/wiki/Captain_Edmund_Blackadder

http://blackadder.wikia.com/wiki/Edmund_Blackadder,_Esq.