| During what time period did Shakespeare write? What is this era called? | He wrote in 1592 during the English renaissance and It was called the Elizabethan era. |
| What was Shakespeare’s acting company called? What was his role in the company? | It was called the Lord Chamberlain’s men. He was the main actor dramatist and shareholder |
| Describe the globe theater | It was roughly circular, three story, open air Theatre, and had a pit. It was important because the structure made it easy to see in the acoustics were good |
| In what form are most of Shakespeare’s plays written? | Early modern English |
| What is a pun? Give an example | Upon is a type of word play. An example was when Cesario asked the fool if he lived by the church |
| What conventions of humor did Shakespeare employee give an example from 12th night | Shakespeare loved word play. And example is when Feste asked Olivia why she was morning for her brother |
| What does the title 12 night refer to? | It refers to Christmas |
| Why is Duke orsino unhappy? | Because Olivia doesn’t love him |
| Why does Olivia refuse duke orsino’s pleas? | Because she is in mourning and she doesn’t like him |
| When Viola enters in scene two, what catastrophe occurred? | Viola and her brother were in the shipwreck and she thinks her brother was killed |
| What does viola decide to do Illyria? | Disguise herself and work for the Duke |
| Whose help does viola seek to help her with her plan? | The captain |
| What does Mariah say Olivia thinks of Sir Toby and the friend he has brought to court her | She thinks they are stupid and act like drunks |
| Why is sir Toby properly named? | Because belch means drunk and sir Toby is always drunk |
| Describe Andrew | He is a follower. He doesn’t have any good thoughts so he copies others and stays in their shadows |
| What task does Orsino give to Viola who is now in disguise as Cesario? | He has viola go and plead his love to Olivia |
| Why is Orsino’s request a difficult one for Cesario to do? | It is difficult because Cesario is a girl and Cesario likes Orsino |
| How does the fool proof Olivia to be the fool? | He asked her why she is morning for her dead brother |
| What is Olivia’s first reaction when she is told Cesario wanted to speak with her? Why did she change her mind? | She wanted him to go away. She changed her mind because her guard told her that he was young and good-looking |
| Who does Olivia fall in love with? | Cesario |
| What does Sebastian believe has happened to his sister? | She died |
| How did Antonio show his friendship for Sebastian? | Antonio rescued Sebastian from the shipwreck and then took care of him |
| What happens to make Cesario suspect that Olivia has fallen in love? | Olivia sends the ring and she talk to him and when she looked at him she stuttered. She was also checking him out and made excuses for her to return |
| Why do you sir Toby, Andrew, Maria, and the fool dislike Malvolio? | Because he is pretentious and conceited he acts like he’s better than the others |
| How do they plan to trick Malvolio? | By writing him a letter of love pretending to be Olivia? |
| How did Cesario respond when the Duke asked him about love? Did he understand? | She gave him a very profound exclamation of love and the duke didn’t understand because she was giving him hints that she liked him but he wasn’t picking them up |
| Why does Fabian agree to help trick Malvolio? | Because malvolio got him in trouble with Olivia |
| What does Malvolio day dream of in the garden? | ordering Toby around and being in bed with Olivia |
| Why does Malvolio believe the letter he finds is from Olivia? | Because it had her stamp on it and it looked like her writing |
| Why does Malvolio believe he is the recipient of Olivia’s love? | Because the letter included some of the letters of his name |
| What does the letter command Malvolio to do | To wear yellow stockings cross gartered and smile |
| What does Olivia plead for in her second meeting with Cesario? What is his response? | She pleads for his love and he says he can’t love her |
| Why did sir Andrew challenge Cesario to a duel? | Because his friends told him to and he felt threatened by Cesario because he was getting closer with Olivia |
| What plans do Sebastian and Antonio make upon entering Illyria? | Antonio was going to find a place to stay and Sebastian was going site seeing |
| Why does Olivia think Malvolio is mad? | Because Maria convinces her |
| What do Toby, Maria, Fabian do with Malvolio? | They lock him up in a dark room |
| What role does Toby play in the duel between Andrew and Cesario? | He goes back-and-forth and lies saying that the other one is meaner and buffer than the other |
| Who appears as Cesario and is about to duel? Why does he come forward? | Sebastian and he comes forward because some guy accuses him and beats him |
| What does viola learn from Antonio’s actions? | That Sebastian might be alive |
| Who does Feste find one looking for Cesario? | He finds Sebastian |
| What happens when Andrew sees Sebastian? | Andrew re-challenges him to a duel and then punches him |
| Describe what happens between Sebastian and Olivia | Olivia see Sebastian and supposes him to be Cesario so she professes her love once again and Sebastian finding a oLivia beautiful agrees to betroth her |
| What disguised as Feste assume why? | He Cesario’s disguise because he picks up on her word play |
| Who does Olivia believe Cesario to be? | Her husband (Sebastian) |
| What is Orsino willing to do once he realizes Olivia loves Cesario? | Walk away and never come back |
| Name three characters that see Cesario and believe him to be Sebastian | Olivia Toby and Antonio |
| How does Olivia prove to Sebastian that she is his sister? | She reveals to him only things that she would know about their family |
| How does Malvolio reclaim his reputation of being sane? | By writing a letter to Olivia |
| Who is married? | Olivia & SebastianOrsino& ViolaMaria& Toby |
Twelfth Night
July 20, 2019