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Jul 31, 2015 · Act 2, scene 1. Scene 1. Synopsis: A young gentleman named Sebastian, who has recently been saved from a shipwreck in which his sister has been lost, sets off for Orsino’s court. Antonio, the sailor who saved him, follows him, even though Antonio risks his own life to do so. Enter Antonio and Sebastian.
Actually understand Twelfth Night Act 2, Scene 1. Read every line of Shakespeare’s original text alongside a modern English translation.
Act I, Scene 1. DUKE ORSINO’s palace. next scene. [Enter DUKE ORSINO, CURIO, and other Lords; Musicians attending] Orsino. If music be the food of love, play on; Give me excess of it, that, surfeiting, The appetite may sicken, and so die.
William Shakespeare. Track 7 on Twelfth Night (What You Will) We learn that Sebastian, Viola’s twin brother, has survived the shipwreck but believes his sister is dead. He tells his rescuer,...
The malignancy of my fate might perhaps distemper yours; therefore I shall crave of you your leave, that I may bear my evils alone. It were a bad recompense for your love, to lay any of them on you. 2. Let me yet know of you whither you are bound. 3. No, sooth, sir; my determinate voyage is mere extravagancy.
ACT 1, Scene 2: Enter VIOLA, a Captain, and Sailors (1.2.1) — Viola, shipwrecked and believing her brother may be drowned, lands on the coast of Illyria and decides to disguise herself and go into the service of Duke Orsino.
Sir Toby, Sir Andrew, and the fool are drinking. Maria joins them, and Malvolio breaks up the party. They plan revenge. Act 2, Scene 4. Orsino listens to music and asks Viola to return to Olivia. Viola discusses her feelings cryptically. Act 2, Scene 5. A trap is laid for Malvolio.
