act 2 scenes 1-3 the twelfth night
What do we now know about Sebastian that Viola doesn’t know? What is the literary term for this?
What does Sebastian believe about Viola (II.i.22)?
How does Antonio feel about Sebastian (II.i.34-35)?
Where does Sebastian plan to go (II.i.41-42)?
Why is Antonio hesitant to follow him (II.i.44-47)? why does he decide to go anyway
How does Viola react when Malvolio tries to give her the ring (II.ii.12)?
What does she realize after Malvolio leaves (II.ii.18-25)?
How does she feel about this (II.ii.26-41)?
What view of love does the fool’s song give (II.iii.40-53)?
Why does Maria enter and what does she warn them of (II.iii.73-75)?
What does Malvolio want with the three? How does he act towards them (II.iii.87-100)?
What does Maria plan to do to Malvolio (II.iii.134-136)?
What do the others dislike Malvolio so much (II.iii.139-150)?
Describe Maria’s plan (II.iii.154-165).
What does Sir Toby think of Maria after she explains her plan (II.iii.175-179)?
What kinds of jobs do servants do in the play?
In what ways do servants transgress class lines?
What does Shakespeare suggest about who gets bullied?
1. We now know that Sebastian is alive and has survived the shipwreck, whereas Viola believes him to be dead. The literary term for this is dramatic irony, as the audience is aware of something that the character is not.
2. Sebastian believes that Viola has drowned in the shipwreck and expresses his deep sorrow for her loss.
3. Antonio feels very strongly for Sebastian and has formed a strong bond with him. He is willing to risk his life to be with Sebastian and protect him, even though it could potentially bring harm to himself.
4. Sebastian plans to go to the nearby town of Orsino, to whom he bears a striking resemblance, in order to seek his fortune.
5. Antonio is hesitant to follow Sebastian because he has enemies in Orsino's court and is afraid he might be recognized and arrested. However, he decides to go anyway because of his deep fondness for Sebastian and his desire to protect him.
6. Viola reacts with surprise and confusion when Malvolio tries to give her the ring, as she did not expect or ask for it.
7. After Malvolio leaves, Viola realizes that Olivia must have fallen in love with her (disguised as Cesario) and sent Malvolio to return the ring as a sign of her affection.
8. Viola feels both amazed and confused about Olivia's sudden feelings for her, as she never intended to lead Olivia to believe that her affections were reciprocated.
9. The fool's song suggests that love is fickle, transient, and often leads to misery. It portrays love as a cruel force that can cause suffering and sadness.
10. Maria enters to warn them that Malvolio is behaving strangely and has been affected by their prank, causing him to act oddly and become irrational.
11. Malvolio wants to confront Sir Toby, Sir Andrew, and Fabian about the prank they played on him. He acts angrily, accusing them of mistreatment and demanding an explanation.
12. Maria plans to further humiliate Malvolio by forging a love letter from Olivia. The others dislike Malvolio because of his arrogant and self-righteous behavior, which they find insufferable.
13. Maria's plan is to trick Malvolio into believing that Olivia is in love with him. She plans to leave the forged love letter where Malvolio will find it, creating a false hope in his mind.
14. Sir Toby admires Maria's wit and cunning after she explains her plan, suggesting that he has gained respect for her intelligence and creativity.
15. Servants in the play perform various jobs such as serving food and drink, attending to household chores, running errands, and providing entertainment.
16. Servants transgress class lines when they engage in pranks and plot against their superiors, such as what Maria does to Malvolio. They challenge the traditional hierarchy and power dynamics.
17. Shakespeare suggests that those who are perceived as weaker or lower in social status are more likely to be bullied. Malvolio is disliked by the others because he is seen as proud and arrogant, making him an easy target for their pranks.