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Valentine. So please my lord, I might not be admitted; But from her handmaid do return this answer: The element itself, till seven years' heat, Shall not behold her face at ample view; But, like a cloistress, she will veiled walk. And water once a day her chamber round. With eye-offending brine: all this to season.
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.
Click on a name to see all of that character's speeches. Antonio, a sea captain, friend to Sebastain. Captain, friend to Viola. Curio, gentleman attending on the Duke. Fabian, servant to Olivia. Feste, a clown, servant to Olivia. First Officer. Malvolio, steward to Olivia. Maria, Olivia's woman.
Jul 31, 2015 · 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.
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Enter VALENTINE (1.1.22) — Valentine, who has been sent to the Lady Olivia to plead for Duke Orsino, returns with the news that he was refused permission to speak with her. He tells the Duke that Lady Olivia has determined to spend seven years in mourning for her dead brother.
William Shakespeare. Twelfth Night is a comedic play that follows the story of twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck. Viola, disguised as a man named Cesario, begins working for Duke Orsino and falls in love with him, but he is in love with Olivia.
