Twelfth Night, William Shakespeare：練習題

In Act 1, Scene 5 of Twelfth Night, Olivia asks Malvolio for his opinion on Feste. Which phrase does she use to describe Malvolio’s reaction to the fool, highlighting his lack of a sense of humor?

Consider Feste’s final song, 'The Wind and the Rain.' What does the recurring refrain 'For the rain it raineth every day' suggest about the play’s ultimate tone regarding the 'happy ending' of the main characters?

In Twelfth Night, Act 1, Scene 1, Orsino famously says, "If music be the food of love, play on." How does the imagery of appetite and excess in this opening speech establish a central theme of the play?

Antonio’s devotion to Sebastian is often interpreted through which contextual lens regarding Elizabethan male friendships?

In Act 1, Scene 5 of Twelfth Night, Olivia asks Feste to take the 'fool' away. What is Feste's logical rebuttal that proves Olivia is the true fool?

Briefly explain the symbolic significance of the ring that Olivia sends to Cesario via Malvolio in Act 1, Scene 5.

Explain how the metaphor of madness is applied to both Malvolio and the lovers (Orsino, Olivia, and Viola) to explore the nature of desire.

In Twelfth Night, how does the dramatic irony of Viola's disguise as Cesario affect the audience's perception of Olivia's attraction to her?

In Twelfth Night, the character of Feste is often described as the most 'sensible' person in Illyria despite being the professional fool.

To what extent do you agree that Feste uses his wit to expose the follies of other characters? You must consider his interactions with Olivia, Orsino, and Malvolio.

Twelfth Night can be seen as a play that explores the fragility of identity. Explore this statement with reference to:

(a) The ways in which Viola’s disguise as Cesario complicates her internal sense of self.
(b) How Malvolio’s attempt to change his social status through the 'yellow stockings' trick leads to his psychological breakdown.
(c) The role of Sebastian in resolving the 'identity crisis' of the play’s final act.