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Shakespeare‘s Twelfth Night or What You Will- Introduction and Analysis Dr. Preeti Oza St. Andrew‘s College University of Mumbai Introduction: Twelfth Night or What You Will is a comedy by William Shakespeare which was originated as an entertainment for the close of the Christmas season in 1601.
Captain. The steward in charge of the servants at Olivia's house. A stuck-up killjoy, Malvolio annoys the other members of the household by constantly condescending to and scolding them. In revenge, Maria, Sir Toby, and others play a prank on Malvolio that adds comic relief to Twelfth Night, but also reveals Malvolio's ambition, arrogance, and ...
A duke who is noble in name and character. VIOLA What’s his name? CAPTAIN Orsino. VIOLA Orsino. I’ve heard my father mention him. When I first heard about him, he was still a bachelor. CAPTAIN He’s still a bachelor, or at least he was a month ago, when I left. But there was a rumor—you
The protagonist of Twelfth Night. An aristocratic woman, she is tossed up on the coast of Illyria by a shipwreck at the beginning of the play and disguises herself as the pageboy, Cesario, to make her way. Throughout the play, Viola exhibits strength of character, quick wit, and resourcefulness. Although her disguise puts her in an impossible ...
Jul 31, 2015 · Act 1, scene 1. Scene 1. Synopsis: At his court, Orsino, sick with love for the Lady Olivia, learns from his messenger that she is grieving for her dead brother and refuses to be seen for seven years. Enter Orsino, Duke of Illyria, Curio, and other Lords, ⌜with Musicians playing.⌝. ORSINO.
This exercise helps in recognizing Shakespeare’s use of language to convey complex emotions and character states, illustrating the depth and richness of his writing. Dive into Shakespeare's Twelfth Night with our detailed study guide. Explore characters, themes, and literary devices in this timeless comedy. 🎭📚.
Olivia, herself the orphaned daughter of a count, who out of "dear love" (1.2.39) for her brother, died a year ago, has promised to never marry. Viola's open and easy conversation with the Captain contrasts with the stilted exchanges between Orsino and his servants. The fact that they have both lost a brother creates a parallel between Viola ...
