| What is the dramatic irony in the first scene? | Sebastian has returned and he thinks viola is dead |
| How might the introduction of sebastian be important to later events in the play? | Since Sebastian and Viola look the same there might be confusion in the future as to who Sebastian and Cesario are |
| Where does Sebastian intend to go? | To continue his on his journey |
| Why can’t Antonio go with him? | Doesn’t want to rub his bad luck on him |
| How does Viola react when Malvolio catches up to her and wishes to return the ring to her? | She is in denial and begins to understand what is happening |
| What realization does Viola make once Malvolio exits? How does she feel about this? | That Olivia wants her to return, she is extremely surprised |
| What time of day is it when the scene opens with sir Toby and sir Andrew? | Midnights |
| What mood is sir Toby in? What mood is Sir Andrew in ? How easily is Sir Andrews mood changed? | They’re both drunk and very happy and want to keep on partying |
| Why does Maria enter and what does she warn them of? | Because they are too loud and gets woken up |
| What does Malvolio want with the three? How does he act toward them? | He wants them to be quiet and acts superior |
| What threat does Malvolio issue to sir Toby? | He might leave if he jeeps drinking |
| What scheme dies Maria devise once Malvolio exits? What is the ultimate purpose of the plan ? | She’s going to make a fool out of him |
| Why do you think Maria Sir Toby and Sir Andrew dislike Malvolio so much? | He’s rude and controlling |
| What opinion does Sir Toby hold for Maria at the end of the scene? | Be a mans best friend |
| What warning does the Duke give Cesario regarding love? | To marry a woman younger than him |
| What opinion on older women and marriage does the Duke hold? How might thus reflect Shakespeare’s own opinion ? | Marrying someone older is a big mistake |
| What does the Duke send Cesario back to tell Olivia? What does this reveal about the nature of the Dukes love? | The Duke says he doesn’t want her money or land, he only wants love |
| How does Cesario respond to these opinions? What is amusing about Cesario’s argument? | Women can love, Viola says she loves Duke |
| What does Maria tell Sir Toby Fabian and Sir Andrew to do? | Hide behind bushes |
| What is Malvolio daydreaming about even before he picks up the letter? | Marrying olivia |
| Why does Malvolio believe the letter is to him? | The letter says she adores a servant |
| What things does Maria out in the letter to help make Malvolio look like An idiot to Olivia? | Fight w/Sir Toby and wear his yellow stockings |
Act 2 Twelfth Night
July 12, 2019