44 Questions
Why does Viola disguise herself as a man named Cesario?
To work in Lady Olivia's household
What makes Viola's love for Orsino difficult to pursue?
Orsino believes Viola is a man
Why does Lady Olivia refuse to entertain proposals of marriage?
She is mourning for her dead brother
What job does Viola initially consider doing when she finds herself in Illyria?
Servant for Lady Olivia
Who does Orsino send to deliver his love messages to Olivia?
Viola (disguised as Cesario)
What causes the love triangle in the story?
Orsino loving Viola as Cesario
What does Viola assume about her twin brother Sebastian?
He has been drowned in a shipwreck
Why does Lady Olivia fall for Cesario (Viola in disguise)?
Because Cesario is beautiful and charming
What role does Viola take on when she starts working in Duke Orsino's household?
Page named Cesario
Who engineers the practical joke on Malvolio?
Maria
What does the forged letter to Malvolio instruct him to wear?
Yellow stockings and crossed garters
Who does Olivia ask to marry her, mistaking him for someone else?
Sebastian
What is Viola's disguise name when she pretends to be a man?
Cesario
'Sir Topas' is a disguise worn by:
Feste
Who has been caring for Sebastian since the shipwreck?
Antonio
'M.O.A.I.' signifies the name of:
Olivia's lover
'Olivia welcomes Cesario as her new husband' - Who is Cesario actually mistaken for?
Sebastian
Who realizes they love Viola after the mistaken identities are revealed?
Orsino
What leads Olivia to think Malvolio is mad?
His strange behavior due to the forged letter
What do several characters in Twelfth Night initially believe they want?
Love
Who does Olivia fall in love with first in Twelfth Night?
Viola (Cesario)
Which character in Twelfth Night is revealed to be a 'pompous jerk'?
Malvolio
Who has the least self-knowledge among the characters in Twelfth Night?
Orsino
What role does desire play in Twelfth Night?
Forcing characters to gain self-knowledge
Why does Duke Orsino prefer to send Cesario to court Olivia on his behalf?
He believes Cesario's resemblance to a woman will make him more appealing to Olivia.
How are Viola's actions different from those of Orsino and Olivia?
Viola is impulsive and decisive, while Orsino and Olivia are reactive and self-absorbed.
What role does Viola's disguise as Cesario play in the plot of the story?
It complicates the love interests by making Olivia fall for a woman in disguise.
Why does the revelation of Viola's true identity as a woman not bother Orsino and Olivia?
Both characters are shallow and fickle, so they easily switch affections.
How does the mistaken identity involving Sebastian increase dramatic tension in the play?
Audience anticipation grows as they wait for Sebastian and Viola's reunion.
How does Orsino describe love metaphorically in the text?
A plague that causes suffering
What does Olivia compare love to in Twelfth Night?
A curse or a plague
How does Viola express her feelings about her situation in the text?
She feels desperate for her master's love
In what way does Shakespeare portray love's impact on the characters?
As a curse or a violent, disruptive feeling
What major theme related to love emerges from the text of Twelfth Night?
Love as a force that can lead to exclusion and heartache
What social norm prevents Antonio from openly expressing his attraction to Sebastian?
Societal pressure against same-sex relationships
Why does Viola find it challenging to express her love for Duke Orsino directly?
Orsino believes Viola is a man named Cesario
In Twelfth Night, how does the festival of Twelfth Night influence social hierarchies?
It allows for temporary role reversals
What drives Malvolio's aspirations for social advancement in the play?
A wish to increase his social standing
How does Shakespeare use cross-dressing as a narrative technique in Twelfth Night?
To create homoerotic subtext in character relationships
What does Viola find to be the cost of maintaining her disguise?
Her actions are constantly misinterpreted
Why does Viola's masculine disguise allow her to speak more freely?
It liberates her from strict social expectations for women
Why does Viola decide to disguise herself as a man when stranded in Ilyria?
To protect herself from potential harm or assault
How do Orsino and Olivia view Viola's ambiguous gender position?
They recognize that she challenges traditional binary gender conventions
What purpose does Viola's disguise as a man serve in 'Twelfth Night'?
To enable her to express her thoughts freely and defy social norms
Explore a brief summary of William Shakespeare's play 'Twelfth Night', where a nobleman named Orsino pines for Lady Olivia while a shipwreck brings Viola to Illyria. Dive into the comedic twists and mistaken identities in this classic romantic comedy.
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