Act 2, Twelfth Night

This scene provides additional dramatic irony in the play. What does this mean and how is it so?

(dramatic irony is when we know something the characters dont) Viola's brother is alive.

How might the introduction of Sebastian be important to later events in the play?

he could expose viola's secrets and confuse others.

Where does Sebastian intend to go?

The duke Orsino's court

Why can't Antonio go with him?

He has enemies there

How does Viola react when Malvolio catches up to her and wishes to return the ring to her?

she is confused bc she never left a ring there.

What realization does Viola make once Malvolio exits? How does she feel about this?

that Olivia likes her. she feels bad for the duke but happy for herself bc she loves the duke.

What mood is Sir Toby in? what mood is Sir Andrew in? How easily is Sir Andrew's mood changed?

they're cheerful and drunk. once feste walks in they start to dance and sing (become silly)

Why does Maria enter and what does she warn them of?

she was woke up, Malvolio will snitch to Olivia

What does Malvolio want with the three? How does he act towards them?

to go to sleep. He's rude

What threat does Malvolio issue to Maria?

Olivia will kick them out the house

What scheme does Maria devise once Malvolio exits? What is the ultimate purpose of the plan?

trick him that Olivia loves him by writing a letter from "her" in maria's handwriting which is similar to olivia's. make him look like a fool. (toby, Andrew and fabian help scheme)

Why do you think Sir Toby, Sir Andrew, and Maria dislike Malvolio so much?

he bosses them around and he acts like he has so much more authority over them

What opinion does Sir Toby hold for Maria at the end of the scene?

he compares her to a fierce warrior woman (Penthesilea) and tells Andrew that maria adores him.

What warning does the Duke give "Cesario" regarding love?

marry someone younger

What opinion on older women and marriage does the Duke hold? How might this reflect Shakespeare's own opinions?

don't do it. beauty fades quickly in women and they can't handle a passionate love as they get older.

What does the Duke send "Cesario" back to tell Olivia? What does this reveal about the nature of the Duke's love?

he doesn't want her wealth or land, just her love.

What opinions on women and love does the Duke express to "Cesario"?

women can't handle passionate love as much as men. he admits to only liking Olivia for her looks.

How does "Cesario" respond to these opinions? What is amusing about "Cesario's" argument?

Women can love, Viola says she loves Duke. he thinks she means this as friends.

What does Maria tell Sir Toby, Fabian, and Sir Andrew to do in the courtyard w the letter?

drop the letter and hide

What is Malvolio daydreaming about even before he picks up the letter?

he is dreaming of being married to olivia

Why does Malvolio believe the letter is to him?

his initials are also on the letter.

What things does Maria put in the letter to help make Malvolio look like an idiot to Olivia?

he needs to wear yellow and cross gartered laces. he also needs to be rude to the other servants, smile at her more and talk politics.

Why will doing these things make Malvolio look like a fool?

because he is going to be wearing out of the ordinary clothing and will be drawing attention to himself.