Twelfth Night-Act 1 Quiz Flashcards
Explain the metaphor Orsino uses to describe his love for Olivia in lines 18-23.
The metaphor Orsino uses to describe his love for Olivia in lines 18-23 is “like fell and cruel hounds.” This means the Duke’s love for Olivia has only left him feeling in danger and it is not a good kind of love. The Duke feels like loving Olivia is is like fell and cruel hounds constantly following him.
Why will Olivia hide her face and cry for seven years? Do you find this overdramatic? Why?
Olivia will hide her face and cry for seven years to commemorate her love for her dead brother and mourn him. I find this overdramatic because seven years is along period of time and when someone passes away the best thing thing to do grieve for only a couple of days and then move on. When Duke learns that Olivia is mourning for 7 years and has sworn off men, he becomes distraught.
Why is Orsino impressed with Olivia’s behavior?
Orsino is impressed with Olivia’s behavior because he believes if she could love a dead man so passionately, she would love him with great measures and the Duke regains hope for their romance.
What happened to Viola’s brother?
After the ship they were on split, Viola’s brother was supposedly lost at sea or he may have drown.
How does the Captain try to reassure Viola?
The Captain tries to reassure Viola by assuring her that her brother tied himself to a mast from the split shit and rode the waves to safety. The captain relates Viola’s brother’s situation to a reference from Greek mythology. He says he saw Viola’s brother stay afloat on the waves like Arion on the dolphin’s back
What is Orsino asking for in the first few lines?
In the first few line Orsino is asking to become sick of love because he is not having a lot of luck in the romance department and he is having trouble wooing Olivia.
Why does the name Orsino sound familiar to Viola?
The name Orsino seems familiar to Viola because her father has spoken of him before. Her father had mentioned Orsino to be a bachelor.
What does the Captain tell us about Olivia?
The Captain tells us that Olivia is a virtuous young lady, the daughter of a count who died 12 months ago leaving her under the protection of her brother who also passed away, provoking Olivia to renounce the company and sight of men.
Why does Viola want to serve Olivia?
Viola wants to serve Olivia because she wants to avoid publicity until she figures out what her situation is. Also, Viola feels compassion for her because they both are dealing with a loss of their brother.
What does Viola ask of the captain? Why does Viola want to be presented as a eunuch?
Viola asks of the Captain to introduce her to the Duke as a eunuch. Viola wants to be presented as a eunuch because she wants to spend time with the Duke, she feels safer and less vulnerable as a man in this new town and while being close to the Duke she can get to know morse new people.
What is Sir Toby’s complaint about Olivia?
Sir Toby’s complaint about Olivia is that worrying about her brother isn’t good for health. Also, he believes it is very extreme to swear off men for seven years.
Why does Maria reprimand Toby?
Maria reprimands Toby because she believes his his tippling and drinking will be the ruin of him. She also warned him about his recent behavior of coming into late and drinking too much and that Olivia is becoming annoyed about it.
What do we learn about Andrew Aguechek?
We learned that Andrew is quite dumb. He has trouble understanding what they’re Toby said to him. Also, we find out Andrew likes to fence, dance and he enjoys bear – baiting, Andrew is also trying to woo Olivia.
Why is Sir Andrew going to stay a month longer? How does Sir Toby convince him to stay?
Sir Andrew is going to stay a month longer in order to woo Olivia. Sir Toby convinces him to stay by telling him that Olivia is not interested in the Duke and Andrew still has a chance. Sir Andrew is very easily persuaded
What is the purpose of this subplot in the play?
I think the purpose of the subplot in the play is for a comedic aspect.
How do the Duke and viola get along?
The Duke and viola get along very well. The Duke favors viola and valentine explains she is likely to be promoted. She has only known Orsino for three days and is already well accepted.
Who is Cesario?
Cesario is Viola’s name when she is in disguise as a eunuch.
