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What is the primary theme of Twelfth Night?
What is the primary theme of Twelfth Night?
- Social hierarchy and class distinction
- Deception and disguise as a means to achieve goals
- The power of desire and its effects on people (correct)
- Self-discovery and the journey to true love
Why does Olivia refuse to see Orsino?
Why does Olivia refuse to see Orsino?
- She is too busy to entertain visitors
- She is mourning her brother's death and has sworn to stay isolated for seven years (correct)
- She is already in love with Cesario
- She finds Orsino's emissary annoying
What role does Viola play in the story of Twelfth Night?
What role does Viola play in the story of Twelfth Night?
- She is Orsino's secret admirer
- She is an emissary for Orsino
- She brings change and self-awareness to the other characters (correct)
- She serves as a foil to Olivia's character
What is the true nature of Malvolio's character?
What is the true nature of Malvolio's character?
What is the role of Feste the Fool in the play?
What is the role of Feste the Fool in the play?
What is the nature of Orsino's love for Olivia?
What is the nature of Orsino's love for Olivia?
What is the effect of desire on the characters in Twelfth Night?
What is the effect of desire on the characters in Twelfth Night?
What is the result of Olivia's vow to mourn her brother's death for seven years?
What is the result of Olivia's vow to mourn her brother's death for seven years?
What prompts Orsino to realize he loves Viola?
What prompts Orsino to realize he loves Viola?
Why does Olivia initially welcome Cesario as her new husband?
Why does Olivia initially welcome Cesario as her new husband?
What does Sir Toby begin to think about the prank on Malvolio?
What does Sir Toby begin to think about the prank on Malvolio?
Which character disguises themselves as 'Sir Topas'?
Which character disguises themselves as 'Sir Topas'?
What leads Malvolio to act foolishly?
What leads Malvolio to act foolishly?
How does the play explore the power dynamics of social hierarchy?
How does the play explore the power dynamics of social hierarchy?
What concept overrides conventions of class, religion, and gender in Twelfth Night?
What concept overrides conventions of class, religion, and gender in Twelfth Night?
What ultimately happens to Malvolio at the end of the play?
What ultimately happens to Malvolio at the end of the play?
What character trait of Viola helps propel the story forward?
What character trait of Viola helps propel the story forward?
Which theme is highlighted by the interactions between Orsino, Cesario, and Olivia?
Which theme is highlighted by the interactions between Orsino, Cesario, and Olivia?
Why does Olivia fall in love with Cesario?
Why does Olivia fall in love with Cesario?
What complicates the plot to the point that Viola feels helpless?
What complicates the plot to the point that Viola feels helpless?
What increases the dramatic tension in Act II, scene one?
What increases the dramatic tension in Act II, scene one?
Why might Sebastian's misunderstanding with the characters he meets in Illyria be significant?
Why might Sebastian's misunderstanding with the characters he meets in Illyria be significant?
How does Sebastian respond upon arriving in Illyria?
How does Sebastian respond upon arriving in Illyria?
What does the audience understand that adds tension to the plot as Sebastian plans to go to Duke Orsino’s court?
What does the audience understand that adds tension to the plot as Sebastian plans to go to Duke Orsino’s court?
