In one instance, when Orsino describes picking Viola to “act his woes”, he puts his arm around her as a sign of comradery. She doesn’t let her love for Orsino come in between her duties towards him. Antonio urges Sebastian to let him come with him on his journey. Olivia allows Cesario to speak with her privately about Orsino’s… Act 2, scene 1. What does the word “unrequited” mean? Viola is introduced to us as a survivor of a shipwreck. At Orsino’s court, Viola, disguised as a page and calling herself Cesario, has gained the trust of Orsino, who decides… Act 1, scene 5. 37. late: recently. In the play, Viola, a woman becomes Cesario, a man. III,1,1275. All the weird melodramatic behavior is just to suck up all the spotlight to himself. I saw thee late at the Count Orsino's. Hold, there's expenses for thee. Masters became servants, and vice versa. At Orsino’s court, Viola, disguised as a page and calling herself Cesario, has gained the trust of Orsino, who decides… Act 1, scene 5. VIOLA 94 My duty, madam, and most humble service. Why shouldn't he go to Orsino's court, and why will he (2.1.39-42)? The overcomer of a boat wreck that isolates her from her twin sibling, Viola appears on shore in Illyria, where she chooses to cross-dress as a kid and accept a position at Duke Orsino's court. The Twelfth Night of Christmas was a period of madness where roles were reversed. Surrounded by characters who express the extremes of emotionalism and melancholy — that is, Viola is caught between Duke Orsino's extreme melancholy and Lady Olivia's aggressive emotionalism — yet she represents the norm of behavior in this strange world of Illyria. How does Viola disguise herself? Nay, an thou pass upon me, I'll no more with thee. She took on Sebastian’s identity, only naming herself Cesario. VIOLA 96 Cesario is your servant's name, fair princess. For most critics, Viola is one of Shakespeare's most delightful and beloved feminine creations from his comedies. 1. Viola. Viola. Viola has a strong sense of duty and loyalty. She was on the ship with her twin brother Sebastian and believes he did not survive the shipwreck. OLIVIA 95 What is your name? Scene five is when Viola, in her disguise as Cesario, appears at Olivia’s house. Viola, in her disguise as Cesario, appears at Olivia’s estate. But he brings such bad news that he begs "not [to] be admitted": Olivia's brother has died, and she has vowed to mourn her brother's death for seven years. Viola tries to make Orsino's suit, though Olivia counters this with elusive and witty remarks; Olivia begins to show interest in Viola as Cesario in this scene, and still insists that she cannot love Orsino. It's obvious that he's Viola's lost twin brother, but neither of the sibs knows the other is alive. How does Viola come to be at Orsino's court? Viola confides to the audience that she loves Orsino herself. This means that Sebastian’s memory is kept alive and enabled Viola … (Note: At this point, we know a heck of a lot more than Sebastian does. Finally, this close friend relation makes easier the marriage between Orsino and Viola at the end of the play. Have any of them seen who is really there? Act 1 Scene 3 Sir Toby Belch complains about his niece, Olivia, being in mourning, saying ‘I am sure care’s an enemy to life’. she is shipwrecked nearby - she is captured and made a slave - She is invited as Orsino's guest - She is Orsino's daughter 6. Her father died when she was thirteen and she believes she is now alone with no family. Feste. Given what he says in 2.1.13-27, what do you expect will happen when he goes to Orsino's court (line 36-37)? 2.2. He wants everything to revolve around him. 2. Who is Antonio? Then Antonio says he doesn't want to cry like his mother always does, so he needs to be on his way to Duke Orsino's court. What might is feel like to love someone who does not love you in return? Olivia allows Cesario to speak with her privately about Orsino’s… Act 2, scene 1. Put the following lines into your own words: Viola – … 37 I saw thee late at the Count Orsino's. He decides to send her to woo Olivia for him. Sebastian, Viola's twin brother, was aboard the same vessel. But it is not Orsino who has stirred her; it is his messenger, the young gentleman Cesario (Viola). I have many enemies in Orsino's court, Else would I very shortly see thee there. This helps Viola to know how the Duke behaves and to meet him better (friendship). Viola learns from the Sea Captain of their doomed ship that they are now in Illyria, which is ruled by Orsino. Antonio, who has enemies at Orsino’s court, nevertheless resolves to follow his master there. Orsino's enemy. Clown 38 Foolery, sir, does walk about the orb like the sun, 38. the orb ... As in "court hearing"; Olivia knows that Cesario/Viola has come to speak on behalf of Orsino. Feste. Viola, when she arrives in Illyria just after the shipwreck, believes that the only way to ensure her survival was to get a job at Orsino’s Court, as a man. But Sebastian is afraid that his travels will be dangerous, and he urges Antonio to let him go alone. Her brother was lost at sea but may not be dead. It is clear that Antonio has become very fond of Sebastian and does not want to lose him. At that moment, Valentine enters. Sebastian and Antonio arrive at Orsino’s court, where Antonio reveals he is Orsino’s political enemy after defeating him in a sea battle. Meanwhile, Viola’s twin brother, Sebastian, has also survived their shipwreck, but like Viola he believes his sibling has been drowned at sea. Once she learns that the melancholy Olivia is inhospitable, the shipwrecked heroine has no recourse in Illyria but to trust Orsino's char-ity. Furthermore, the duke is selfish and self-centered. Exit. While working for Orsino, however, Viola falls in love with him, but must hide her feelings in order to protect her new identity and because Orsino is in love with another woman named Olivia. Viola, in her disguise as Cesario, appears at Olivia’s estate. What does Viola/Cesario learn from her/his encounter with Malvolio? Unfortunately, we come to learn of his heroic exploits at the closing stages of the play. Have any of them come close? What is an "allowed fool" (line 89)? Exeunt MARIA and Attendants (1.5.218) — Cesario (Viola in disguise) tries to deliver Orsino's message of love, but is continually contradicted by Olivia.