| Characters | -Viola-Orsino-Olivia-Sebastian-Malvolio-Feste-Sir Toby-Maria-Sir Andrew Augecheek-Antonio-Fabian |
| Viola | -Young woman -Washed up on the shore of Illyria -shiped wrecked in a storm-Disguises herself as a young man & calls herself “Cesario” Works for Duke Orsino-Falls in love with Orsino-Olivia falls in love with Cesario-Disguise has entrapped her. |
| -Orsino | -A powerful nobleman in the country of Illyria.-Lovesick for Olivia-Hires Viola, who is in disguise as Cesario. -Orsino mopes around complaining how heartsick he is over Olivia-Marries Viola |
| -Olivia | -A wealthy, beautiful, and noble Illyrian lady-Is sought after by Orsino & Sir Andrew Aguecheek-Mourning for her brother-Say’s she will not marry for seven years. -Falls for Cesario / Viola |
| -Sebastian | -Viola’s lost twin brother. -Arrives in Illyria with Antonio, a close friend and protector, -Confusing him for Cesario, Olivia asks him to marry her. -Marries Olivia |
| -Malvolio | -The head servant of Lady Olivia. -Very efficient but self-righteous-Has a poor opinion of drinking, singing, and fun. -Is made to believe that Olivia is in love with him by a trick played by Sir Toby, Sir Andrew, and Maria-Reveals a powerful ambition to rise above his social class. |
| -Feste | -The clown, or fool, of Olivia’s household-Moves between Olivia’s and Orsino’s homes. -Earns his living by making pointed jokes, singing old songs, being generally witty, and offering good advice cloaked under a layer of foolishness. -Often seems to be the wisest character in the play. |
| -Sir Toby | -Olivia’s uncle. -Lets Sir Toby Belch live with her-does not approve of:–rowdy behavior –practical jokes–heavy drinking –late night carousing–Sir Andrew-Earns the anger of Malvolio. -Marries Maria. -Sir Toby & Maria ruin the controlling, self-righteous Malvolio. |
| -Maria | -Olivia’s clever, daring young waiting-gentlewoman. -Similar to Malvolio in that she too wishes to rise in the world through marriage. -Writes the letter that tricks Malvolio into thinking Olivia loves him |
| -Sir Andrew Augecheek | -friend of Sir Toby’s. -wants to be with Olivia–doesn’t stand a chance-thinks that he is:–witty–brave–young–good at languages–dancing-Is actually an idiot. |
| -Antonio | -Rescues Sebastian after shipwreck. -Has become very fond of Sebastian–Seems to be romantic in nature |
| -Fabian | ??? |
| Themes | -Love as a Cause of Suffering-The Uncertainty of Gender-The Folly of Ambition-Letters, Messages & Tokens-Madness-Disguises-Mistaken Identity |
| Setting | Illyria |
| Who is Orsino in love with at the beginning of the play? | Olivia |
| Complete the quote: “If music be the food of _____, play on.” | Love |
| Where does Twelfth Night take place? | Illyria |
| Why is Olivia unwilling to receive any visitors? | She is in mourning for her dead brother |
| How does Viola come to be at Orsino’s court? | She is shipwrecked nearby |
| Why is Sir Andrew Aguecheek staying at Olivia’s home? | He is trying to court Olivia |
| How does Viola disguise herself? | She dresses like a man |
| What is Malvolio’s position? | He is Olivia’s steward |
| What is Sir Toby’s great vice? | He is a drunkard |
| Who does Orsino send to carry his messages to Olivia? | Viola, disguised as Cesario |
| Who does Viola fall in love with? | Orisno |
| Who does Olivia fall in love with? | Viola, disguised as Cesario |
| Who is Sebastian? | Viola’s Brother |
| Who forges the letter that Malvolio thinks is from Olivia? | Maria |
| What does the forged letter make Malvolio believe? | That Olivia is in love with him |
| Who takes care of Sebastian after he is shipwrecked? | Antonio |
| Who challenges Cesario to a duel? | Sir Andrew |
| What does Malvolio wear in the hope of pleasing Olivia? | Yellow Stockings & Crossed Garters |
| Why does Antonio travel to Illyria? | To be close to Sebastian |
| Why does Sir Andrew try to fight with Sebastian? | He thinks that Sebastian is Cesario |
| What do Sir Toby and the others do to Malvolio? | They lock him in a dark room and tell him he is mad |
| What disguise does Feste wear when he speaks with Malvolio? | Sir Topas, the curate |
| Who does Olivia marry? | Sebastian |
| When he realizes that Cesario is a woman, what does Orsino do? | He decides to marry her |
| Which character does not get married (or plan to) at the end of the play? | Malvolio |
Twelfth Night; Or, What You Will
July 29, 2019