Twelfth Night: Summary

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Twelfth Night: Summary

Twelfth Night: Summary

Act One

scene one

     This scene introduces us to the Duke, who is in love with a girl called
Olivia. His servant goes to ask her wether or not she would like to go out with
the Duke. The message back from her servant is that Olivia will not be seen in
public for seven years because of the death of her brother.

Scene Two

     After a shipwreck, Viola finds herself of Illyria, a coastal town. She
believes that her brother has been killed in the shipwreck, and that she will
never get off this island. After learning about the Duke, she arranges with the
captain of the ship to disguise herself and to serve the Duke. He may then fall
in love with her.

Scene Three

      Sir Toby and Maria are talking to each other about Olivia's decision to
morn for seven years. They are also talking about Sir Toby's drinking and friend,
Sir Andrew, a foolish knight that has been brought to the castle as a suitor to
Olivia. Sir Andrew says he is going to leave, but Sir Toby persuades him not to,
as Olivia is not interested in the Duke. Maria leaves, and Andrew and Toby dance.

Scene Four

     Viola, already disguised as Cesario (she is referred to as Cesario
instead of Viola throughout the play), has already became a servant to the Duke.
Her first job is to try and persuade Olivia to go out with the Duke. Viola has
fallen in love with the Duke.

Scene Five

     Maria and Feste the clown are talking when Olivia enters with Malvolio.
She has a conversation with Feste, and he gets the better of her. Maria
announces that a young ‘man' (Cesario) is here to see Olivia. She says that if
he is from the Duke, she will not see him. Maria returns and says the young man
will not take no for an answer, so Olivia meets him with Maria at her side.
Cesario is very convincing about the Duke's love, but Olivia is not unstuck. She
dismisses Cesario, and when by her self, shows that she is in love with ‘him'.
She sends Malvolio with a ring Cesario apparently left behind, and said he
should return tomorrow.

Act Two

Scene One

     Sebastian, Violia's identical twin brother comes to shore after the
shipwreck, saved by Antonio. He wants to be Sebastian's servant, but he says
that he will make it to the Duke's court by himself.

Scene Two

     Malvolio runs after Cesario to give him the ring. He denies that he gave
it to her, and so Malvolio puts it on the ground in front of him. He (Viola)
think that Olivia is in love with ‘him'.

Scene Three

     Sir Toby and Sir Andrew...

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