Monster Essays - Twelfth Night 4
Twelfth Night, or What You Will (a Later Festive Comedy)
In Illyria, the Duke of Illyria, Orsino states he is sick in love with
Olivia. Valentine reports to him, however, that she will not see him
any other man for seven years while she mourns the death of her father
and brother (both died within the last six months). On the seacoast,
Viola and her ship's captain come ashore after their ship sinks. Viola
fears her twin brother Sebastian is drowned, but the captain thinks he
saved himself by holding onto the floating mast. Upon learning that she is in Illyria, governed by Orsino, she convinces the captain to help disguise her as a male....
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