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Twelfth Night Full Play Summary. In the kingdom of Illyria, a nobleman named Orsino lies around listening to music, pining away for the love of Lady Olivia. He cannot have her because she is in mourning for her dead brother and refuses to entertain any proposals of marriage.
- Act V: Scene I
A summary of Act V: Scene i in William Shakespeare's Twelfth...
- Plot Analysis
Twelfth Night is a play about desire’s power to override...
- Themes
Twelfth Night, as with many of Shakespeare's comedies,...
- Act I, Scenes I–Ii
A summary of Act I: Scenes i & ii in William Shakespeare's...
- Quick Quiz
Test your knowledge on all of Twelfth Night. Perfect prep...
- Act Ii: Scene V
A summary of Act II: Scene v in William Shakespeare's...
- Movie Adaptations
Twelfth Night, 1933 Director: Orson Welles Notable cast:...
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Full title Twelfth Night, or What You Will . Author William...
- Study Guide
Overview. Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, written...
- Act V: Scene I
A comprehensive overview of the plot of Twelfth Night, a comedy by William Shakespeare about a love-triangle involving a woman who disguises as a man and a man who loves her. The summary covers the main events, characters, themes, and literary devices of the play, as well as the modern English translation and the teacher edition.
A summary of Twelfth Night, a comedy by Shakespeare, by act and scene. The play follows the adventures of Viola, a girl who dresses as a boy to work for Orsino, and Orsino, who falls in love with her, and of Sebastian, her twin brother, who comes to Illyria and causes confusion.
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Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601–1602 as a Twelfth Night entertainment for the close of the Christmas season. The play centres on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck.
Plot Summary. Duke Orsino of Illyria is in love with Olivia, but his advances are rejected. A shipwrecked Viola arrives on his shores, and with the help of a Captain, disguises herself as a boy, calling herself Cesario, and enters Orsino’s service. Orsino takes to Cesario, and sends ‘him’ to woo Olivia for him.
