Twelfth Night - Sir Toby Belch

What is Sir Toby a construct of?

Construct of manipulation

How does Sir Toby's character develop in Twelfth Night?

Moves from light-hearted prankster to violent and cruel manipulator

Which three themes does Sir Toby develop in Twelfth Night?

Madness and Violence, Deception and Disguise, Foolishness and Festivity

How does Sir Toby embody the chaotic spirit of Twelfth Night?

His love of drinking and pranking fuels the comedic chaos of the play

What is Sir Toby Belch's name an allusion to?

Belch is an allusion to the comical and crude role he plays in the play

How does Sir Toby add to the comedy of the play? (4 points)

- Bursts into song

- Clever wordplay

- Making Sir Andrew look like a fool

- Involvement in the gulling of Malvolio

Who does Sir Toby find his match in intelligence in?

Maria

Who does Sir Toby act as the foil/antithesis to?

Malvolio

How does Sir Toby contrast Malvolio?

Malvolio values rules, rigidity and order while Sir Toby values mischief, anarchy and disorder

Why must Sir Toby triumph over Malvolio?

To uphold the play's leaning towards merriment

How are we shown that Sir Toby values class?

He is looking for a match for Olivia but the match has to be of a high social class.

How do Sir Toby's views on class create clash with Malvolio?

Cannot believe Malvolio has the audacity to believe himself worthy of a countess like Olivia

Give three quotes from Sir Toby from 1.3

- "She'll none of th'count, she'll not match above her degree, neither in estate, years nor wit"

- "No, sir, it is legs and the thighs"

- "knight"

Give one quote from Sir Toby from 1.5

"Art any more than a steward? Does thou think because thou are virtuous

Give two quotes from Sir Toby from 2.5

- "I could marry this wench for this device"

- "To the gates of Tartar thou most excellent devil of wit"

Give three quotes from Sir Toby from 3.2

- "put fire in your heart and brimstone in your liver"

- "Taunt him with the license of ink [...] If thou thou'st thrice"

Give one quote from Sir Toby from 3.4

"Why, man, he's a very devil. I have not seen such a firago."