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Analysis. As Sir Toby, Sir Andrew, and Fabian, one of Olivia's attendants, wait in Olivia's garden, Maria runs in and instructs them all to conceal themselves inside a tree because Malvolio—who has been in the sun, practicing elegant mannerisms—is coming! They hide. Maria rushes off. The prank creates a kind of play-within-the-play.
A summary of Act II: Scene v 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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Twelfth Night, or What You Will Act 2, Scene 5 Summary. In Olivia's garden, Toby and Aguecheek hang out with Fabian, who worries that he'll get in trouble again if he helps them trick Malvolio. Seems Malvolio told on Fabian earlier for holding a bear-baiting contest at Olivia's place. (Bear-baiting was a popular Elizabethan blood sport, where ...
Summary. Sir Toby, Sir Andrew, and Fabian (another of Olivia's servants) have agreed to meet in Olivia's garden, and as the scene begins, the three men enter, Sir Toby urging Fabian on. But Fabian, as we quickly realize, needs no urging; he is more than anxious to relish every minute of their plan to make a fool of Malvolio.
Jul 31, 2015 · Act 2, scene 5. Scene 5. Synopsis: Maria lays her trap for Malvolio by placing her forged letter in his path. From their hiding place, Toby, Andrew, and Fabian observe Malvolio’s delight in discovering the love letter. Malvolio promises to obey the letter: to smile, to put on yellow stockings cross-gartered, and to be haughty to Sir Toby.
Act 2 Scene 5 – Key Scene. In this scene Maria puts into practice her plan to make a fool of Malvolio. She has written a letter, imitating Olivia’s handwriting to make Malvolio believe the letter is expressing Olivia’s love for him. She leaves the letter in the garden where Malvolio will find it and tells Sir Toby, Sir Andrew and Fabian ...
Summary. Sir Toby, Maria, and Sir Andrew are ready to play their trick on Malvolio. They have also invited Fabian, one of Olivia 's servants. Fabian has reasons to resent Malvolio. They drop the letter in the garden where Malvolio will most probably see it, and they hide to observe him. Malvolio enters the garden, daydreaming.
