Context
Shakespeare probably wrote Twelfth Night in the middle of his career.
When did Shakespeare write Twelfth Night?
It refers to the twelfth night of Christmas, also referred to as the eve of Epiphany.
What is Twelfth Night?
A young woman of aristocratic birth, and the play's protagonist. Washed up on the shore of Illyria when her ship is wrecked in a storm.
Who is Viola?
Orsino loves Olivia.
Who does Orsino love?
What You Will
What is Twelfth Night's alternate title?
The eve of the Epiphany or the Twelfth Night was celebrated on January 5th.
When is Twelfth Night?
A wealthy, beautiful, and noble Illyrian lady, she is courted by Orsino and Sir Andrew Aguecheek, but to each of them she insists that she is in mourning for her brother, who has recently died, and will not marry for seven years
Who is Olivia?
Olivia does not talk to Orsino because she is in mourning.
Why won't Olivia talk to Orsino?
Twelfth Night refers to the Epiphany.
What holiday is the term "twelfth night" probably a reference to?
The man who discovers the bean within the cake.
Who would be proclaimed as the Lord or King of Misrule?
A powerful nobleman in the country of Illyria. He is lovesick for the beautiful Lady Olivia but becomes more and more fond of his handsome new page boy, Cesario, who is actually a woman—Viola.
Who is Orsino?
Olivia's father and brother have died recently.
Why is Olivia in mourning?
Along with As You Like It and The Merchant of Venice, Twelfth Night is referred to as one of Shakespeare's so-called Transvestite plays.
What kind of play is Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice and As You Like It?
What is the eve of Epiphany?
Viola’s lost, twin brother. When he arrives in Illyria, travelling with Antonio, his close friend and protector, he discovers that many people think that they know him.
Who is Sebastian?
Viola was shipwrecked along with her brother.
What happened to Viola?
The play's elements seem to be drawn from Gl'ingannati (Italian).
Which play was Twelfth Night drawn from?
In the play, Twelfth Night revels in the overturning of convention and general merriment.
What is being celebrated/ happens in Twelfth Night?
A friend of Sir Toby’s. He attempts to court Olivia, but he doesn’t stand a chance. He thinks that he is witty, brave, young, and good at languages and dancing, but he is actually an idiot.
Who is Sir Andrew Aguecheek?
Olivia plans to conceal herself as a eunuch and work for Duke Orsino.
What is Viola's plan while she is in Illyria?