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Introduction to the play. Named for the twelfth night after Christmas, the end of the Christmas season, Twelfth Night plays with love and power. The Countess Olivia, a woman with her own household, attracts Duke (or Count) Orsino. Two other would-be suitors are her pretentious steward, Malvolio, and Sir Andrew Aguecheek.
A summary of Symbols in William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. SparkNotes Plus subscription is $4.99/month or $24.99/year as selected above. The free trial period is the first 7 days of your subscription.
Viola has disguised herself as a young man called Cesario and has been serving in Orsino’s household for three days. Orsino has told 'Cesario' all about his love for Olivia and believes Olivia will listen to his messenger. Viola, while dressed as 'Cesario', has secretly fallen in love with Orsino.
That strain again, it had a dying fall. O, it came o’er my ear like the sweet sound. That breathes upon a bank of violets, Stealing and giving odour. Enough, no more, ’Tis not so sweet now as it was before. [Music ceases] O spirit of love, how quick and fresh art thou. That, notwithstanding thy capacity.
A summary of Act I: Scenes iii & iv in William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Twelfth Night and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
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