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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. Viola (who is disguised as Cesario) falls in love with the Duke ...
Jul 31, 2015 · Characters in 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,….
See below for a full list of all the characters in Twelfth Night: ORSINO, Duke of Illyria. OLIVIA, a rich Countess. VIOLA, in love with the Duke. SIR TOBY BELCH, Uncle to Olivia. SIR ANDREW AGUECHEEK. MALVOLIO, Steward to Olivia. MARIA, Olivia’s Woman. SEBASTIAN, Brother to Viola. ANTONIO, a Sea Captain, Friend to Sebastian. A Sea Captain ...
The main characters in Twelfth Night are Viola, Sebastian, Orsino, Olivia, and Malvolio. Viola and Sebastian are twins who are separated after their ship wrecks near Illyria. Alone and...
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, written around 1601, is an entertaining comedy that navigates the themes of love, mistaken identity, and the topsy-turvy nature of human relationships. Set in the fictional kingdom of Illyria, the play follows the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck.
Discovering the Characters (2017) The activity can be found on pages 3-4 and takes approximately 30 minutes. Learn more about Viola, Orsino, Olivia, Malvolio and who's who among the other important characters.
Character List. Orsino The Duke of Illyria and its ruler. At the opening of the comedy, he is desperately in love with Lady Olivia, who spurns his romantic overtures in spite of the fact that he is a perfect and ideal gentleman. Viola/Cesario After being shipwrecked, she disguises herself as a young boy, takes the name of Cesario, and attains a ...
