Plot Points
The protagonist who is shipwrecked on the shores of Illyria at the beginning.
Who is Viola
If music be the food of love, play on.
What is said by Orsino?
Olivia's steward
Who is Malvolio?
This is a called an aside
What is a brief comment to the audience unheard by other characters?
Change her appearance to that of a man.
What Viola needs to do to survive and to work for Orsino?
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ’em.
What is the letter read by Malvolio?
Olivia's reason for refusing Orsino.
What is mourning and vowing not to marry for seven years?
This is a topic/central idea within Twelfth Night
What is identity?
What is love?
What is deception?
What is disguise?
Wear yellow stockings, be cross-gartered and smile constantly.
What does Malvolio believe the letter asks him to do?
I am not what I am
What is said by Viola (as Cesario)?
The motivation for Maria to play a prank on Malvolio.
What is self-righteousness?
What is to teach him a lesson?
Prose versus verse
What is everyday speech versus what is poetic form?
They are twins and look alike; others mistake them for each other.
What is the cause is for the confusion between Viola and Sebastian?
Better a witty fool than a foolish wit
What is said by Feste?
Feste's role in the play.
What is a truth-teller, commentator, jester?
The audience knows more than the characters. This creates humour/tension.
What is dramatic irony?
Viola & Orsino; Olivia & Sebastian; Maria & Sir Toby
Who are the couples who end up together at the end?
I'll be revenged on the whole pack of you.
What is said by Malvolio?
Sir Toby's role and motivation.
What is comic relief, scheming and to wed Maria?
Wordplay on multiple meanings. e.g. Feste's "Better a witty fool than a foolish wit".
What is a pun?