Scene 1
In this scene we meet Sebastian, who is he?
Viola's twin brother.
What does Viola realize about Olivia in this scene?
That she is in love with Cesario
What is Sir Toby and Sir Andrew's philosophy of life?
Drink, party, and gamble
Who performs a love song at the beginning of this scene?
Festes (the fool)
Why is Malvolio convinced Olivia is in love with him?
Because of the fake "love letter"
What do we learn about Sebastian's appearance?
Sebastian and Viola are twins and they look almost identical.
Who is involved in the love traingle?
Duke Orsino
Viola (Cesario)
Olivia
What is a reveler?
Someone who parties late at night
True or False: Viola and Orsino have a discussion about how to woo women in Act 2, Scene 4.
True: Viola and Orsino discuss how to woo women, especially Orsino's romantic approach to Olivia.
True or False: Malvolio acts arrogantly after reading the letter, believing that Olivia truly loves him and will marry him soon.
True: After reading the letter, Malvolio behaves arrogantly and believes Olivia is in love with him, imagining that marriage is imminent.
How do we know that Antonio is a loyal friend to Sebastian?
Even though he has enemies in Orsino's court, he offers to go with Sebastian.
What does Malvolio give Cesario in this scene?
A ring that Olivia told him was from the Duke
What is Maria's plan to embarrass Malvolio?
She is going to write fake love letters, pretending to be Olivia
True or False: In Act 2, Scene 4, Viola expresses that she will never fall in love with Orsino, even though she is secretly in love with him.
False: Viola does not say that she will never fall in love with Orsino. In fact, she is in love with him but cannot reveal her feelings because she is disguised as Cesario.
What 3 things does Malvolio think Olivia wants him to do based on the letter?
Wear yellow stockings
wear cross-gartered
Smile constantly
Why is this scene important?
It reveals that Sebastian is alive, highlights Antonio's loyalty, and sets up the potential for mistaken identity.
How does Malvolio act towards Viola/ Cesario in this scene?
Malvolio is rude and thinks that he is better then Cesario
What 3 things does Malvolio say to Sir Toby, Sir Andrew, and Festes about their loud behaviour?
1. He scolds them for being loud
2. He reminds them Olivia would not be happy with them
3. He expresses his personal disapproval of their actions
What does Cesario (Viola) subtly do in this scene?
Express her love through fake stories about his "sister"
Who is hiding and watching the prank unfold?
Sir Andrew
Fabian
We know that Viola is alive, but Sebastian does not. What kind of irony is this? How do you know?
This is dramatic irony because the readers know Viola is alive but Sebastian (who is inside the story) does not.
Olivia's love for Cesario is unrequited, what does unrequited love mean?
It means that the love is not mutual or reciprocated.
Why is this scene important?
It sets up the most famous prank in the play
What does Orsino believe about the character of men?
He believes that they are driven by strong feelings especially when it comes to love.
True or False: Malvolio is pleased and flattered when he reads the letter from "Olivia" in Act 2, Scene 5.
True: Malvolio is pleased and flattered by the letter, believing it is from Olivia and thinking she is expressing her love for him.