| Viola (Cesario) | A young noblewoman who survives a shipwreck, disguises herself as a man, Cesario, and falls in love with her boss, Count Orsino. |
| Cesario (Viola) | This is the alias Viola uses when she disguises herself as a young man so she can work for Count Orsino. In her disguise, she looks just like her twin, Sebastian. |
| Count Orsino | Powerful nobleman who is in love with Lady Olivia. He sends his new servant, Cesario (Viola), to woo her. |
| Lady Olivia | She is in mourning for her father and brother (they have died) and vows not to marry for 7 years; however, she falls in love with Cesario(Viola) whom the Count sends to woo her. |
| Sebastian | Viola’s lost twin brother. He is saved from the sea by Antonio and he believes that his sister, Viola, drowned. |
| Malvolio | Head servant for the Lady Olivia, who is very straight laced. He thinks he is better than everyone else he is in love with Lady Olivia. He falls victim to a prank played by Sir Toby, Maria, and Sir Andrew. |
| Feste | He is the “fool” or clown, but it turns out that he is probably the wisest person around. |
| Sir Toby Belch | Olivia’s uncle who lives with her. He loves to drink, hang out with friends and play practical jokes. He is allied with Mary and friend of Sir Andrew Aguecheek. |
| Maria | Servant to Lady Olivia, who can imitate the lady’s handwriting. She writes the letter that fools Malvolio. She has a crush on Sir Toby. |
| Sir Andrew Aguecheek | Sir Toby’s ridiculous friend whom Toby wants to marry Lady Olivia. |
| Antonio | The sea captain who rescues Sebastian from the sea and who saves Cesario (Viola) in a duel. |
| Where “Twelfth Night” takes place | Illyria (not a real place) |
| “If music be the food of ______ play on.” | love |
| Olivia is unwilling to see visitors because | she is in mourning for her father and brother. |
| Viola arrives at Count Orsino’s court because | she has been shipwrecked nearby |
| Sir Andrew Aguecheek is staying in Lady Olivia’s house because | he is trying to woo Lady Olivia |
| Viola disguises herself by | dressing as a young man and calling herself Cesario |
| What is Malvolio’s position in the household? | He is Lady Olivia’s head servant |
| What is Sir Toby’s main vice? | He drinks too much |
| Whom does Count Orsino send to Lady Olivia with his message of love? | His servant, Cesario |
| Who is Sebastian | Viola’s twin brother |
| Who forges the letter that Malvolio thinks in from Olivia? | Maria |
| What does the forged letter make Malvolio believe? | Lady Olivia is in love with him. |
| Who takes care of Sebastian after he is shipwrecked? | Captain Antonio |
| Who challenges Cesario to a duel? | Sir Andrew Aguecheek |
| What does Malvolio wear in hopes of pleasing Olivia? | Yellow stockings and crossed garters. |
| What happens to Malvolio when he dresses and acts funny. | He gets locked in the cellar/dark room |
| Whom does Olivia marry? | Viola’s brother Sebastian |
| When Count Orsino finds out the Cesario is really Viola, a woman, he | marries her |
Twelfth Night characters and plot
July 12, 2019