2. How does the Duke trust Viola (Cesario) so quickly?
3. How did Olivia's brother die?
4. How could Olivia fall in love with Viola (Cesario) so fast?
5. Why is the Clown going to be hung?
6. What was the Clowns reason for leaving?
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Question #1: Based on our discussion in class today, we determined that it had a sort of religious background to it. Every year, 12 days after christmas, Catholics can celebrate the arrival of the 3 Kings to the manger of baby Jesus. Now back in the time of Shakespeare this was a very well celebrated holiday unlike today. I believe that today it is referred to as "Little Christmas". My guess as to what the title has to do with the play is that both Olivia's and Viola's brothers will be reutrning on those days. I am not sure what has happened to Olivia's brother but we know that as of now in the play, Viola's brother is presumed to have drowned but no one is quite sure yet. This all of course could be on the twelfth night throughout the play (having not read this play ever I would not know how long it is supposed to take place for) or it could just be significant in that at the end of the play, both brothers will be returning restoring that sense of normalcy to the play that we spoke about in class today. Also, since this is one of Shakespeare's comedies, I would guess that this all wil end on a happy note (the return/appearence into the play of the brothers).
ReplyDeleteI think the duke trusts Viola because she is good natured. Even though she is being somewhat false with the duke it is only that of appearance, she enjoys his company very much. The two have a connection, a 'bromance'in the dukes eyes and a romance in Violas.
ReplyDelete1. I think that the youth and feminity of Cesario (Viola) appeals to Duke Orsino.His main interaction with him pretty much only involves talking to him about love and sending him on love-related errands. He feels that his youth will help him in his quest for Olivia's hand in marriage.
ReplyDeleteAct I scene 5. "it shall become thee well to act my woes. She will attract it better in thy youth than in the nuncios of the grave"