Malvolio is convinced that Olivia loves him and is determined to follow the letter's instructions. They hide behind a hedge to see the effect of the letter. In it, he is asked to wear yellow stockings, cross-gartered and to smile – three things which Olivia hates. It is agreed that Maria will write a love letter to Malvolio which seems to come from Olivia and leave it where he cannot miss it. Hurt by Malvolio's earlier contempt and fearing that it might cost him his job, Feste plots with Sir Toby and Maria to disgrace Malvolio in front of Olivia. Malvolio's downfall is plotted (Act 2, Scene 5) Maria suggests a way in which the drinkers can get their own back. Malvolio comes down to remonstrate with them, but to no effect. Sir Toby, Feste and Sir Andrew get very drunk and create a loud scene in the middle of the night. Malvolio and Sir Toby cross swords (Act 2, Scene 3) This confuses Cesario, who fears that Olivia has indeed fallen for her because she is dressed as a man. To make sure of a second visit, she sends Malvolio after Cesario with a ring, saying it is a gift from Orsino that she wishes to return. Olivia immediately falls in love with the young 'man' and asks 'him' to come again. Viola (dressed as Cesario) meets Olivia and declares Orsino's love for her. Olivia and Cesario meet for the first time (Act 1, Scene 5)įeste, Olivia's jester, teases his mistress out of her sadness but Malvolio, her steward, does not find him funny. S/he is sent with a message of love from him to Olivia but reveals to the audience that she has fallen in love with Orsino herself. Viola, disguised as a man and using the name Cesario, is now working for Orsino. Viola is employed by Orsino (Act 1, Scene 4) Sir Andrew Aguecheek, a foolish knight, is persuaded to stay another month in the hope of persuading Olivia to marry him. Sir Toby Belch, Olivia's uncle, is criticised by the maid, Maria, for being drunk and upsetting the peace of his mourning niece but he takes no notice. Disorder in Olivia's household (Act 1, Scene 3) She persuades the captain of the ship to dress her as a man and present her as a servant to Orsino. A shipwreck (Act 1, Scene 2)Ī shipwreck strands Viola on the shores of Illyria and she believes that her identical twin brother, Sebastian, is drowned. Orsino, Duke of Illyria, declares his love for his neighbour, Countess Olivia, but his messenger tells him that she is in mourning for her dead brother and will not see any visitors for seven years. 1. Orsino declares his love for Olivia (Act 1, Scene 1)
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