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1. schools.enotes.com › topics › twelfth-nightWhy is Shakespeare's play titled Twelfth Night? - eNotes.com

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   While one can never be completely sure why Shakespeare titled his plays as he did, it can be assumed that Twelfth Night refers to the Eve of Epiphany. This was a holiday celebrated twelve days after Christmas to commemorate the Magi’s arrival to visit the baby Jesus.

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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. Meanwhile, off the coast, a storm has caused a terrible shipwreck.

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   What does Twelfth Night mean?

   • The title of Twelfth Night refers to the twelfth night of Christmas, also referred to as the eve of Epiphany, a day that commemorates the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus and is often celebrated with a temporary suspension of rules and social orders. As in the play, Twelfth Night revels in the overturning of convention and general merriment.

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   What is the significance of the title Twelfth Night in Shakespeare's play?

   • The significance of Shakespeare's title Twelfth Night is that it reflects the occasion for which the play is believed to have been written, the Twelfth Night celebration of Queen Elizabeth I in 1602.

   What is the significance of the title Twelfth Night in Shakespeare's play?

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   Why was duke named 'Twelfth Night'?

   • Probably the character of Duke was named to honor him. So, these facts tell us about the historical ambiguity around the title of the play. In a literal sense, ‘Twelfth Night’ is the night preceding the Christian feast of the Epiphany which occurs on January 6th. In earlier times, Christians used to celebrate the Christmas festival for twelve days.

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   How does 'Twelfth Night' end?

   • The play ends as Orsino approves the union between Olivia and Sebastian. Realising his own attraction to 'Cesario', Orsino promises that once Viola is dressed as a woman again, they will be married as well. A complete summary of William Shakespeare's Play, Twelfth Night.

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   So, these facts tell us about the historical ambiguity around the title of the play. In a literal sense, ‘Twelfth Night’ is the night preceding the Christian feast of the Epiphany which occurs on January 6th. In earlier times, Christians used to celebrate the Christmas festival for twelve days. They used to celebrate it with great merriment ...

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   Historical Context Essay. The title of Twelfth Night refers to the twelfth night of Christmas, also referred to as the eve of Epiphany, a day that commemorates the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus and is often celebrated with a temporary suspension of rules and social orders. As in the play, Twelfth Night revels in the overturning of ...

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7. www.shakespeare.org.uk › twelfth-nightSummary of Twelfth Night | Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

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   Twelfth Night Summary. Viola, separated from her twin Sebastian, dresses as a boy and works for the Duke Orsino, whom she falls in love with. Orsino is in love with the Countess Olivia, and sends Viola to court her for him, but Olivia falls for Viola instead. Sebastian arrives, causing a flood of mistaken identity, and marries Olivia.

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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 ...