ACT by ACT
This occurred at the beginning of the play resulting in Viola and Sebastian's separation.
What is a Shipwreck?
What are two examples of dramatic irony in Twelfth Night?
Two examples of dramatic irony in "Twelfth Night" are Viola's disguise as Cesario, which leads to a love triangle involving Duke Orsino and Olivia, and the trick played on Malvolio, where he believes Olivia loves him. The audience is aware of Viola's true identity and the deceit against Malvolio, while the characters are not, creating humor and tension.
Person that forges the letter that Malvolio thinks is from Olivia.
Who is Maria?
In ACT 1 the word "ducat" is used, what is the definition?
noun
formerly a gold coin of various European countries
The ring to Cesario signifies this.
What is Olivia's love for Cesario?
How does Olivia's brother die in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night?
We don't know!
Malvolio wears ________ in the hope of pleasing Olivia.
What are yellow stockings and cross garters?
"If music be the food of love, play on"
Orsino
What does Sir Andrew promise to give Cesario if he calls off the duel?
His horse.
Who said it?
"Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.
Malvolio
this person is staying with his friend Sir Toby and hopes to marry Olivia. He has a lot of money.
Sir Andrew
Why is Antonio so upset when he tries to defend Cesario/Viola?
In ACT 3 the word "impetuous" is used, what is the definition?
adjective
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation“an impetuous display of spending and gambling”
adjective
marked by violent force“impetuous heaving waves”
This is what they do to Malvolio after his yellow stockings performance.
Lock him up in the cells below the house.
What 4 letters does Maria use to fool Malvolio?
Maria uses the acronym "M.O.A.I." to trick Malvolio.
Who says it: "Better a witty fool, than a foolish wit."
Who is Feste?
Viola's disguise. (What position does she take?)
She dresses like a page.
In ACT 4 the word "dissemble" is used, what is the definition?
verb
behave unnaturally or affectedly.verb
make believe with the intent to deceiveverb
hide under a false appearanceThis is how Olivia reacts to Malvolio's letter.
She recognizes Maria's handwriting, denies having written it but understands what must have happened?
What does Viola imply when she says, "My father had a daughter who loved a man" in Twelfth Night?
When Viola says "My father had a daughter loved a man" in Twelfth Night, she's getting as close as she can to expressing her love for Duke Orsino without giving away her true identity. Although she's disguised as a man, her words are those of a woman—a woman in love.
Who says it: "In nature there's no blemish but the mind. None can be called deformed but the unkind."
Who is Antonio?
Feste disguises himself as ________ when he goes to speak with Malvolio.
Who is Sir Topas?