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Twelfth Night - Coggle Diagram
Twelfth Night
Characters
Malvolio
A steward who thinks he knows everything
A main point in the subplot that shows themes of ambition, want for power and social mobility.
His misguided interpretations of what he thinks is Olivia's love for him and his corresponding humiliation are portrayed in this book, giving the viewers a chance to reflect on the nature of social justice and personal dignity.
Sir Toby Belch
Cousin of Olivia
Maria
Sir Andrew Aguecheek
These three scheming and comic antics provide a humorous counterpoint
Explores limits of festivity, foolery and the human condition
The interactions between the three are portrayed in a way that the audience will be humoured by, yet also thought - provoked.
Viola
Known as Cesario throughout most of the play
Navigates the social hierachies of Duke Orsino's court by pretending to be from a lower wealth class.
Disguises herself as a young man to bring fresh perspectives on gender and identity politics.
Uses contemporary discussions on the issues of love and deception throughout the book to make these themes more agreeable and accessible
Her character represents the fluidity of identity and the challenges caused by the traditional gender expectations.
Orsino
Duke of Illyria
He is known for his desire for Olivia
His immediate and deep friendship with Cesario foreshadows his drift away from Olivia to his eventual pairing with Viola.
His character is portrayed as headstrong and determined in his pursuit of Olivia shown by his refusal to accept his rejection when she announced she wont see anyone for seven years while morning the death of her brother, and the continual refusal of any messages of his love he sends Cesario to bring.
As the play moves on, Orsino is shown to be very jealous of anyone Olivia loves, shown by his willingness to harm and kill Cesario to have Olivia to himself.
"I'll sacrifice the lamb that I do love / To spite a raven's heart within a dove," he says (V.1.133-134)
Despite the show of jealousy, Orsino is praised for his gentler qualities that he shows to others around him
Olivia does not love Orsino but admits he is "virtuous," "noble," "of great estate," "in voices well divulged, free, learned, and valiant," and "a gracious person" (I.5.260-264)
Orsino claims to Cesario that no woman has the capacity to love as he does, but there is also an ambiguity around his sexuality since he loves Cesario the man as much as he does Viola the woman.
Even after Viola revealed herself at the end of the play as being a woman and planed to wed, Orsino still insisted on calling her Cesario, claiming that she will still be Cesario "while you are a man" (V.1.408-409)
Olivia