Twelfth Night - Love in Various Sorts (Quotes+analysis)

Question 1

Which quote introduces Orsino’s obessive love for Olivia, and also his arrogance?

Answer 1

“If music be the food of love, play on”

Imperative verbs (“Play on”) - Very demanding and arrogant.

Question 2

Which quote shows Orsino’s vision of a greater future with Olivia, and his vast imagination?

Hint: Rhyming Couplets.

Answer 2

“Flowers”
“Bowers”

Question 3

Which quote reveals an egotisical love for Malvolio shown by himself, representing various sorts of love in the play?

Answer 3

“sick of self-love Malvolio”

Supports the idea of being a Puritan

Question 4

Which quote shows Antonio’s unwavering loyalty and love for Sebastian, despite just recently meeting?

Answer 4

“Let me be your servant”

Shows real diversity in all forms of love (e.g. straight, gay etc)

Question 5

Which quote supports the idea that Antonio has fallen in love with Sebastian, and wishes to stay with him?

Answer 5

“I do adore thee so”

Note: Spoken during a soliloquy, making the quote ore powerful.

Question 6

Which quote shows that not all types of love will always end happily or with a good ending?

Answer 6

“She were better love a dream”

Introduces a concept of deceit into love for the play.