AO5- Trevor Nunn 1996 film interpretations

Question 1

Trever Nunns 1996 film production of TN- his portrayal of Malvolio at the end?

Answer 1

Nunn portrays this as a sympathetic and sad moment, all characters are silent as we watch Malvolio arise from the cellar

Question 2

Trevor Nunn- Olivia’s immediate attraction to Cesario is portrayed through….

Answer 2

her choice in choosing her nicest dress to wear

Question 3

Nunns portrayal of sebastian and Antonio when he gives the wallet is…

Answer 3

non- homoerotic, Antonio gives seb the wallet in a fatherly caring way

Question 4

Nunn portrayal of seb and antonio when they finally meet again is….

Answer 4

Homoerotic- Antonio grabs seb by the collar adn pulls him in tight

Question 5

Nunn- When feste plays a song to cesario, Orsino leans …..

Answer 5

…in to kiss cesario while he is still in disguise- nunn suggests that orsino is gay since cesario is yet a man

Question 6

Nunns portrayal of Malvolios torture is….

Answer 6

Melancholic and thought provoking as opposed to comedic

Question 7

Nunns ending of the play is …..

Answer 7

….happy- the weddings are announced and he provides a carnivalesque atmosphere