Act II
Act II, Scene 1: This scene introduces Sebastian and Antonio. What is Sebastian worried about?
That his sister, Viola, had died in the shipwreck.
Act III, Scene 1 Why does Sir Andrew become threatened by Cesario (Viola)?
Because he observes the flirty banter between Cesario and Olivia and begins to think he has lost his chance with Olivia (not that he really had one...)
Act IV, Scene I Which two characters get into a fight? Who breaks it up?
Sir Toby and Sebastian (Sir Toby mistakes him for Cesario). Olivia breaks it up (also mistaking him for Cesario).
Does the character Fabian speak in verse or prose?
Prose
Act II, Scene 2: Who delivers the ring to Viola? What is the significance of the ring?
Malvolio delivers the ring to Viola. The ring makes Viola realize that Olivia is in love with her and doesn't realize she is in disguise.
Act III, Scene 1 Why does Viola say "I pity you" to Olivia?
Olivia confessed her love and Viola does not reciprocate it. She feels bad that Olivia is in love with a fake identity.
Act IV, Scene I Why does Sebastian follow Olivia? What evidence do we have of this?
Because a cute lady just declared her love for him, what a dream!
"Let fancy still my sense in Lethe steep. If it be thus to dream, still let me sleep" (4.1.65-66)
Find textual evidence that Sebastian agrees to marry Olivia in Act 4, Scene 3.
"I'll follow this good man and go with you" (Sebastian 4.3.33)
Act II, Scene 3: Describe the character Feste the Fool.
Witty, intelligent, observant, speaks the truth when others won't.
Act III, Scene 2 What plan do Sir Toby and Fabian come up with to "help" Sir Andrew?
They convince Sir Andrew to write a letter challenging Cesario to a duel to win Olivia's love?
Act IV, Scene 2 Who does the Fool pretend to be?
Sir Topas, a priest
What does the quote reveal about Sebastian?
"Yet doth this accident and flood of fortune / So far exceed all instance..." (Sebastian 4.3.11)
Although he recognizes Olivia's love for him is clearly an accident, its great luck for him!
Act II, Scene 3: Describe the plan Maria and the others come up with to trick Malvolio. Why will this plan work (two reasons)?
Maria will write a letter impersonating Olivia in which she declares her love for Malvolio and makes him do funny things. Maria has the same handwriting as Olivia and Malvolio is arrogant so he will believe she loves him.
Act III, Scene 3 Why doesn't Antonio accompany Sebastian when he goes out on the town? What does he give him?
Antonio is an enemy to Orsino's Court and cannot be seen. He gives Sebastian his purse/money.
Act IV, Scene 2 Where is Malvolio in this scene?
Locked up in a room
What are the instructions for Malvolio in the fake love letter? (Name 2)
• Be proud and aloof
• Be rude and mean to the servants.
• Discuss politics argumentatively.
• Become unique and strange.
• Wearing crossed laces going up your legs, with yellow stockings.
• Smile... a lot!
Act II, Scene 4 Find a quote that reveals how Orsino feels about love and gender.
"There is no woman's sides / Can bide the beating of so strong a passion / As doth give my heart; no woman's heart / So big to hold so much; the lack retention" (2.3.104-106).
Summarize the 3 main events in Act III, Scene 4. Include the words:
mad - reluctant - arrested - realization
Olivia thinks Malvolio has gone mad with his strange behavior and asks to have Sir Toby look after him. Meanwhile, Sir Toby is a master of chaos and convinces Cesario and Sir Andrew to engage in a duel, both of which are reluctant to do. Antonio, believing Cesario is Sebastian, intervenes in the fight but gets arrested. He asks "Sebastian" for his money back and Viola has a realization that her brother must be alive.
Act IV, Scene 2 Why does Sir Toby tell them to end the prank on Malvolio?
Because he is already on Olivia's bad side after attacking her man. He doesn't want to be in anymore trouble.
Find an example of personification in Sebastian's soliloquy in Act 4, Scene 3.
"For though my soul disputes well with my sense" (4.3.9).