ESSAY ON TALES FROM SHAKESPEARE

TWELFTH NIGHT

Describe the events that took place after the shipwreck in Twelfth
Night

or

How did Viola change the Duke’s love for Olivia into love for
herself ?

The Twins separated:

Viola and her twin brother Sebastian were of a noble family of

Messaline.The ship in which they were sailing got wrecked near the coast
of Illyria. The captain of the ship saved himself and Viola . Viola felt sad
for the loss of her brother Sebastian .Then she learnt from the captain
that Illyria was ruled by a noble Duke by name Orsino. Viola disguised
herself as a man named Cesario and became the Duke’s page.

Olivia’s love for Viola:

In Illyria Duke Orsino was in love with a beautiful and rich countess by
name Olivia but she had kept herself away from men after her brother’s
death a year ago. She made an oath that she won’t see men for seven
years. The Duke sent Cesario to woo her but she fell in love with Viola
mistaking her for a man.

Viola challenged :

A jealous suitor Sir Andrew Aguecheek challenged Cesario to a fight. Just

then Antonio a captain who came there and saved her from trouble. He
mistook Cesario for Sebastian whom he had saved from the shipwreck.
He asked for his purse he had given Sebastian a few hours ago. Cesario
was puzzled. She denied it. He got angry .Soon the captain, an old
enemy of the Duke was taken prisoner by Duke’s men.

Sebastian’s marriage with Olivia :

In the mean time Sebastian who came searching for Antonio was attacked
by Sir Andrew and Sir Toby mistaking him for Cesario both were beaten
by Sebastian. Olivia came out , mistaking Sebastian for Cesario , she took
him in . Finding him in a willing mood Olivia married Sebastian at once.
That surprised Sebastian accepted the marriage and went out in search of
his friend
Viola in a tight corner :

Orsino himself came to Olivia‘s house with Cesario . Olivia rejected him
saying that she had already married Cesario .The Duke was enraged. The
arrested Antonio was Brought before the Duke. He accused Cesario of
disloyalty.

The twins reunited :

Cesario denied the marriage . Sebastian came there . Everyone was

surprised at the similarity between Sebastian and Viola. Viola told her
brother Sebastian her story since her arrival at Illyria . They discovered
that Sebastian and Viola were twins . Olivia realised that she had married
Sebastian instead of Cesario . Viola revealed her identity to the Duke
Orsino that she is a woman.The Duke also changed his heart decided to
marry Viola . Viola became the wife of Orsino while Sebastian the
husband of countess Olivia . Thus the brother and sister were united
together after a ship wreck bringing the story to a pleasant ending.

Twelfth Night Character List

Orsino, Duke or Count of Illyria
Though his title in the play is disputed, Orsino is the ruler of Illyria, with
some naval experience behind him. He is lovesick for the Lady Olivia, who
will not return his affections; Viola is taken into his service, as the boy
Cesario, and is quickly taken into his confidence and tries to woo Olivia for
him. However, Orsino's affections shift by the end of the play; he drops
his self-indulgent behavior, and develops affection for Viola.
Curio, Valentine
Two of Orsino's attendants. Valentine is sent to try and woo Olivia,
though he is not quite as successful at gaining entrance to Olivia's house
as "Cesario" is. Curio accompanies Orsino on his visit to Olivia's in the last
act, though he says nothing; their basic purpose is to wait on Orsino as
best they can, but they are not as close to him or as important in the
action as Viola is.
First Officer, Second Officer
These two recognize Antonio as having committed crimes against Orsino,
and arrest him. In the last act, they hold Antonio, as they remind Orsino
of the crime that Antonio had committed.
Viola
A young woman who is shipwrecked, having lost her twin brother
Sebastian, and lands in Illyria quite by accident; she resolves to make the
best of her situation, and be taken into Orsino's service, as a young
eunuch named Cesario. Viola is quickly taken into Orsino's confidence,
and he tells her all the secrets of his heart; she is entrusted with wooing
Olivia, though Olivia herself falls for Viola as Cesario. Viola herself is in
love with Orsino, though she cannot admit this; she does succeed in
gaining Orsino's affections, however, and gets him to be a more honest,
less self-centered person.
A Sea-Captain
He rescues Viola from drowning, and helps her transform herself into
Cesario and become Orsino's page. Later, he has supposedly had some
issues with Malvolio somehow, and must be found so that Viola may
reclaim her female clothes and possessions.
Sebastian
Viola's non-identical twin brother, who nevertheless bears a great
resemblance to her. Viola tries to imitate her brother in her disguise as
Cesario, as the two are mistaken for each other in many scenes.
Sebastian himself is saved by Antonio, and the two become fast friends.
Quite by accident, Sebastian comes across Olivia, and is taken for
Cesario; she proposes, and they are quickly married, despite Sebastian
not knowing who she is.
Antonio
Another sea-captain; he saves Sebastian's life, and appears to be
benevolent in his intentions toward Sebastian. However, he has a
questionable past, and was involved in some doings at sea that mean he
is wanted by Orsino. He stops a duel between Viola and Sir Andrew,
mistaking Viola for her brother Sebastian. His relationship with Sebastian
has argued to be a little more than friendly‹though this can certainly be
disputed.
Olivia
A noblewoman, Countess of Illyria. She lost her father, then her brother
right before the beginning of the play; she resolves to be in mourning for
her brother for seven years, thus thwarting Orsino's attempts to woo her.
She becomes enamoured of Viola, who acts as a messenger for Orsino;
and though Olivia tries her best to win Viola, Viola does her best to let her
down easily, because Viola is not a boy like she pretends to be. Olivia
rushes off and marries Sebastian, thinking that he is Viola as Cesario; but
everything works out in the end.
Maria
Olivia's gentlewoman-maid, a witty, wily woman who has some affection
for Sir Toby. It is she who resolves to get revenge on Malvolio, after he
embarrasses the party; she claims to have handwriting like Olivia's, and
will use that gift to trick Malvolio. She is actually a good-natured woman,
though she loves a good joke, and holds her own with the "boys"‹Sir
Toby, Sir Andrew, and Feste.
Sir Toby
Surname Belch, not very complimentary‹but sadly, accurate. He is Olivia's
ill-behaved uncle, and spends most of his time drinking, fooling, and
carousing with Sir Andrew. He takes part in the pranks against Malvolio,
and arranges the duel between Sir Andrew and Viola as well. He is hot-
tempered, and usually unruly, but not a bad fellow either.
Sir Andrew
Surname Aguecheek, also not complimentary, but correctly describing his
thin, pale face. He is a complete, very dense fool, who can't help but
misconstrue every word his friend Sir Toby says. He hopes to win Olivia's
affection, though they have few interactions in the play. Jealous of the
attention that Olivia pays to "Cesario," he challenges the young man to a
duel, that is never quite completed.
Malvolio
Olivia's steward, a man who is supposedly good at his job, but is stern
and hates merrymaking. He rebukes Sir Toby and company very harshly,
for which they resolve to get revenge. They play on his vanity and his
pride by convincing him that Olivia loves him, and getting him to act
foolish in front of her. He is finally locked up in a dark place, and
tormented by Feste; in the last act, he comes forward and tells of his
ordeal, and swears revenge on everyone involved, having not learned any
lessons.
Fabian
A member of Olivia's household with responsibilities that are never
explained. He is a sort of mid-play replacement for Feste, taking part in
the plots against Malvolio with Sir Toby and Sir Andrew. He doesn't seem
to have much of a personality, but is included in the play for the purpose
of exposition‹and he is also good at stating the obvious for the audience.
Feste
A jester and musician who lends his services to Olivia, and to Orsino as
well. Feste is quick-witted and quite skilled at wordplay; but he is also
somewhat cruel, as seen in his behavior toward Malvolio. Feste may act
the part of the fool, but in fact he is very wise and perceptive about
people's natures; he knows the perfect song for any occasion, but resents
when his services are taken for granted.
A Priest
Marries Sebastian and Olivia, and later testifies about this union to Orsino
and others.
1. Orsino is Duke, or Count, of:
MESSALINE
ILLYRIA
ELYSIUM
VENETIA
2. Viola is saved from the wreck by:
ONE OF ORSINO'S MEN
ANTONIO
A SEA CAPTAIN
A SAILOR
3. Apart from her brother, who in Olivia's family has just died?
HER FATHER
 HER SISTER
HER HUSBAND
HER MOTHER
4. Viola sympathizes with Olivia even before they meet because:
OLIVIA IS PROUD AND INDEPENDENT
OLIVIA DOES NOT WANT TO MARRY
OLIVIA JUST LOST HER BROTHER
OLIVIA ALSO LOST HER FATHER
5. Sir Toby, Olivia's uncle, has the surname:
BELCH
SNORE
AGUECHEEK
SNORT
6. Which of these is NOT the name of one of Orsino's servants?
CURIO
CESARIO
FABIAN
VALENTINE
7. When Viola will not take the ring from Malvolio, Malvolio:
FORCES VIOLA TO TAKE THE RING
THROWS THE RING ON THE GROUND
KEEPS THE RING
TAKES THE RING BACK TO OLIVIA
8. Viola tries to convince Orsino that women can feel love by:
DEBATING THE POINT WITH HIM
TELLING HIM OF HER OWN EXPERIENCE
TELLING HIM OF HER "SISTER"'S LOVE
SHOWING HIM THAT OLIVIA CAN FEEL LOVE
9. How long does Olivia pledge to mourn her dead brother?
ONE YEAR
SEVEN YEARS
FIVE YEARS
THREE YEARS
10. In Act II, Orsino compares women, somewhat unfavorably, to:
FALLING LEAVES
ROSES
BIRDS
VINES
11. Which character is NOT involved in baiting Malvolio with the letter?
SIR TOBY
FABIAN
 FESTE
SIR ANDREW
12. In Act III, Viola says that Feste is:
A "TINKER"
A "FOOLISH WIT"
A "WISE FOOL"
A "ROGUE"
13. Which of these characters does NOT love Olivia?
FABIAN
SIR ANDREW
ORSINO
MALVOLIO
14. Antonio is wanted in Illyria because of:
MURDERING ORSINO'S COUSIN IN BATTLE
THEFT
DUELING WITH ORSINO
"PIRACY"-LIKE ACTIVITIES
15. What color, also the color of Malvolio's stockings, does Olivia abhor?
BLUE
GREEN
YELLOW
RED
16. Sir Andrew challenges Viola to a duel as:
A RESPONSE TO A DARE
REVENGE FOR AN INSULT
AN ATTEMPT TO WIN OLIVIA
PROOF THAT HE IS NOT A COWARD
17. Sebastian and Viola are from:
EPHESUS
MESSALINE
ILLYRIA
GENOA
18. Who stops the duel between Sir Andrew and Viola?
SIR TOBY
ANTONIO
OLIVIA
SIR ANDREW HIMSELF
19. At what point does Viola know that her brother is alive?
WHEN SIR TOBY FALSELY CLAIMS THAT SHE BEAT HIM
WHEN ANTONIO MISTAKES HER FOR HIM
WHEN THE CAPTAIN TELLS HER OF SEEING HIM
 WHEN SHE FINALLY SEES HIM
20. Within the play, Feste pretends to be a:
STEWARD
CURATE
LAWYER
TEACHER
21. Which of these things does Malvolio ask for when he is imprisoned?
PEN AND INK
MERCY
FOOD AND WATER
AIR
22. In Act V, how long does Antonio claim Sebastian has been with him?
THREE MONTHS
THREE DAYS
THREE YEARS
THREE WEEKS
23. Which of these things is Viola NOT accused of in Act V?
BEATING SIR TOBY AND SIR ANDREW
ANGERING ORSINO
GETTING ANTONIO ARRESTED
MARRYING LADY OLIVIA
24. The chorus of the ending song that Feste sings is:
"A THOUSAND, THOUSAND SIGHS TO SAVE"
"THE RAIN IT RAINETH EVERY DAY"
"YOUTH'S A STUFF WILL NOT ENDURE"
"FAREWELL DEAR HEART, SINCE I NEEDS BE GONE"
25. Feste calls Olivia a fool because:
SHE MOURNS HER BROTHER, WHEN HE'S IN HEAVEN
SHE DOESN'T WANT TO HAVE CHILDREN, AND PASS ON HER BEAUTY
SHE WANTS TO MOURN HER BROTHER FOR A LONG TIME
SHE WILL NOT ACCEPT ORSINO
1. Who is Orsino in love with at the beginning of the play?

 Olivia

 Viola

 Maria

 Malvolio
 2. Complete the quote: "If music be the food of _____, play on."

 Sleep

 Sorrow

 Love

 Joy

3. Where does Twelfth Night take place?

 England

 Illyria

 Ruritania

 Denmark

4. Why is Olivia unwilling to receive any visitors?

 She is hideously deformed

 She is terribly shy

 She cannot speak

 She is in mourning for her dead brother

5. How does Viola come to be at Orsino’s court?

 She is shipwrecked nearby

 She is captured and made a slave

 She is invited to be a guest of Orsino

 She is Orsino’s daughter

 6. Why is Sir Andrew Aguecheek staying at Olivia’s home?

 He is her uncle

 He is trying to court Maria

 He is trying to court Olivia

 He is Malvolio’s brother

7. How does Viola disguise herself?

 She puts on makeup to make herself resemble an old woman

 She dresses like a man

 She shaves her head and wears a false beard

 She does not disguise herself

8. What is Malvolio’s position?

 He is Orsino’s fool

 He is Viola’s butler

 He is Sir Toby’s butler

 He is Olivia’s steward

9. What is Sir Toby’s great vice?

 He is a drunkard

 He is a glutton

 He enjoys pornography

 He has no vices
 10. Who does Orsino send to carry his messages to Olivia?

 Malvolio

 Feste

 Viola, disguised as Cesario

 Sebastian

11. Who does Viola fall in love with?

 Malvolio

 Orsino

 Sir Toby

 Olivia

12. Who does Olivia fall in love with?

 Orsino

 Malvolio

 Antonio

 Viola, in her disguise as Cesario

13. Who is Sebastian?

 Viola’s brother

 Orsino’s cousin

 Olivia’s fool

 Malvolio’s son
 14. Who forges the letter that Malvolio thinks is from Olivia?

 Feste

 Sir Toby

 Maria

 Viola

15. What does the forged letter make Malvolio believe?

 That Maria is in love with him

 That he is going to inherit a fortune

 That Viola is in love with him

 That Olivia is in love with him

16. Who takes care of Sebastian after he is shipwrecked?

 Viola

 Feste

 Malvolio

 Antonio

17. Who challenges Cesario to a duel?

 Orsino

 Sir Andrew

 Malvolio

 Antonio
 18. What does Malvolio wear in the hope of pleasing Olivia?

 Green leggings

 Women’s clothing

 Yellow stockings and crossed garters

 A red wig and silver pantaloons

19. Why does Antonio travel to Illyria?

 To be close to Sebastian

 To get revenge on Orsino

 To woo Olivia

 He does not travel

20. Why does Sir Andrew try to fight with Sebastian?

 He thinks that Sebastian has killed Orsino

 He thinks that Sebastian wants to kill Sir Toby

 He thinks that Sebastian is in love with Maria

 He thinks that Sebastian is Cesario

21. What do Sir Toby and the others do to Malvolio?

 They kill him

 They lock him in a dark room and tell him he is mad

 They tar and feather him

 They get him drunk and convince him to sing with them
 22. What disguise does Feste wear when he speaks with Malvolio?

 Cesario

 Olivia

 Sir Topas, the curate

 An angel

23. Who does Olivia marry?

 Sebastian

 Antonio

 Orsino

 Malvolio

24. When he realizes that Cesario is a woman, what does Orsino

do?

 He orders her executed

 He banishes her

 He betroths her to Antonio

 He decides to marry her

25. Which character does not get married (or plan to) at the end
of the play?

 Orsino

 Sir Toby

 Sebastian

 Malvolio
 1of 5
Shakespeare probably wrote Twelfth Night ___ of his career.

 In the beginning

 In the middle

 In the later part

 At the end

2of 5
What is Twelfth Night's alternate title?

 What You Will

 The Shipwreck

 The Illyrian Youth

 Time and Again

3of 5
What holiday is the term "twelfth night" probably a reference to?

 Christmas

 Easter

 Epiphany

 Ascension

4of 5
Along with As You Like It and The Merchant of Venice, Twelfth
Night is referred to as one of Shakespeare's so-called ___ plays.

 Island

 Holiday

 Italian
 Transvestite

Twelfth Night Summary

In the kingdom of Illyria, the Duke Orsino laments over his unrequited

love for the Lady Olivia, who is in mourning for her brother and has

refused to see anyone for seven years.

Meanwhile, a ship has been wrecked by a storm off the coast, casting the

young noblewoman Viola onto shore. Finding herself alone with

the Captain, Viola assumes that her twin brother, Sebastian, with whom

she was traveling, is dead. Grieving, she learns from the Captain—who,

by chance, was born in Illyria—about the region, and decides that she

would like to conceal her identity and offer her services to this Lady.

However, after the Captain informs Viola that Olivia refuses to see

anyone. Viola resolves to conceal her identity—she dresses up as a

pageboy, Cesario, and go work for Orsino. The Captain agrees to help.

Viola advances quickly in Orsino's household. However, she soon finds

herself falling in love with Orsino—a love which she cannot pursue, since

Orsino believes her to be (the male) Cesario. At the same time, when

Orsino sends Cesario to Olivia's house to woo her in his stead, Olivia

becomes passionately attracted to "Cesario." Only Viola understands the

love-triangle that her disguise has brought about: she loves Orsino,

Orsino loves Olivia, and Olivia loves her. None of these loves can be

fulfilled.

While the plot between Orsino, Viola, and Olivia unfolds, scenes at Olivia's

house introduce a second group of characters: Olivia's uncle, the

drunkard Sir Toby; his equally vulgar friend and suitor of Olivia, Sir

Andrew Aguecheek; Olivia's charming lady-in-waiting, Maria; the

clown, Feste; and Malvolio, Olivia's self-important steward, who

constantly scolds and irritates the rest of them. Maria devises a prank to

get even with Malvolio. She forges a letter, supposedly from Olivia,

addressed to a secret beloved "M. O. A. I."; the letter instructs its

anonymous addressee to wear yellow stockings and crossed garters, to

act haughty, smile constantly, and refuse to explain himself in order to

show that he returns Olivia's affections. Malvolio finds the letter and

assumes that he himself must be "M. A. O. I." Following "Olivia's"

instructions, he behaves so oddly that she worries that he has gone mad.

Viola's twin brother Sebastian soon arrives up in Illyria: he was saved

from the shipwreck by a local, Antonio, but thinks his sister is dead.

Antonio has grown so attached to Sebastian that he follows him into

Orsino's territories despite the fact that Orsino is an old enemy.

When Sir Andrew starts to notice that Olivia is in love with Cesario, Sir

Toby encourages him to challenge Cesario to a duel. They are just about

to fight when Antonio shows up and asks to defend Cesario, whom he

mistakes for Sebastian. (Viola, in her disguise, looks exactly like her twin

brother.) When Orsino's police show up and haul Antonio off, Cesario slips

away. But then Sebastian happens to arrive on the scene. Sir Andrew and
Sir Toby resume fighting—mistaking him for Cesario. Sebastian is baffled,

but defends himself. Olivia shows up during the scuffle and, mistaking

Sebastian for Cesario, calls Toby and Andrew off at once. She

immediately asks Sebastian to marry her. Sebastian is mystified. But,

seeing that Olivia is beautiful and wealthy, he accepts her offer.

Meanwhile, Olivia's belief that Malvolio is mad, has allowed Maria, Toby,

and the others to lock him up in a dark cell for "treatment." They enjoy

tormenting and mocking him. However, Sir Toby starts to get worried,

since he knows how angry Olivia already is with him for attacking

Sebastian (or, as she thinks, Cesario). Therefore, they let Malvolio send a

letter to Olivia, arguing his case and demanding to be released.

Cesario and Orsino visit Olivia's house. Olivia welcomes Cesario as her

husband, thinking that he is Sebastian. Orsino is shocked and enraged,

but when Sebastian himself arrives on the scene, everything falls into

place. Viola and Sebastian are reunited. Now aware that Cesario is in fact

the woman, Viola, Orsino declares that he is in love with her and asks her

to marry him. It is reported that Sir Toby and Maria have also married

privately. Finally, Olivia remembers Malvolio and summons him out of the

dark room. Furious, he accosts her. When she tells him he should not

take things so seriously, he threatens that he will have revenge against

them all and storms off. The happy couples await their marriage

ceremony.

TWELFTH NIGHT

Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night opens with the lovesick, Orsino, Duke of

Illyria feeling sorry for himself as his beautiful neighbour, Countess Olivia,
has been rejecting his advances. She has sworn to have nothing to do
with men for seven years as she plans to spend that time mourning the
death of her brother.
On the coast of Illyria there has been a shipwreck. A young woman, Viola,
has survived and is stranded on the beach. She has heard reports that
her twin brother was drowned in the stormy sea. In spite of her grief, she
decides to be positive and seek a job in Illyria. She has heard of the Duke
and, with the help of a sea captain she disguises herself as a boy and is
appointed as a page in Orsino’s household.

Orsino is determined to woo Olivia in one way or another and he sends

Viola, now known as Cesario, to do it on his behalf. The first complication
is that Viola has fallen in love with Orsino at first sight. The next is that
after going through the wooing process she is pursued by Olivia’s
pompous steward, Malvolio to give her a ring from Olivia, who has fallen
in love with the young page.

Olivia has a large household with several servants and guests, including
her fat, gluttonous, drunkard uncle, Sir Toby Belch, who lives
permanently with her. He has welcomed the absurd Sir Andrew
Aguecheek, who is visiting him in the hope of being able to woo his niece,
and encourages him in his hopeless venture, taking money from him and
making fun of him. Their late night drinking and carousing has angered
Malvolio, who threatens them. With the help of some servants, including
one of Olivia’s ladies in waiting, Maria, they use a false letter to trick him
into believing that Olivia is in love with him. In the letter she tells the
black-clad puritan to appear in the latest fashion – yellow stocking and
cross-garters – and to smile, something no-one has ever seen him do. He
does that and Olivia is horrified. Malvolio is locked up in a dark cell as a
madman.

We now learn that Viola’s twin brother, Sebastian, has also survived the
shipwreck, and with the help of Antonio, a pirate captain, goes into the
town. He meets Olivia who thinks he is Cesario. She declares her love for
him and they become engaged. Sir Andrew, jealous of the disguised Viola,
led on by Sir Toby, challenges the young page to a duel. Neither wants to
fight but, egged on by Sir Toby, they begin the duel. Antonio, passing by,
thinking that Cesario is Sebastian, intervenes and recognised by the
police as the wanted pirate, is arrested.

All the confusion is resolved when everyone sees the twins together. The
plot against Malvolio is exposed and he is released, assuring the plotters
that he will get his revenge on them. Orsino realises that he is in love
with Viola and promises to marry her as soon as she dresses as a woman.
Olivia and Sebastian celebrate their union.

SHORT QUESTION AND ANSWERS

1.With whom is the Duke in love?

Ans: The Duke is in love with Olivia.

2.What is the subtitle of the play?

Ans: The subtitle of the play is “What You Will.”

3. What recreation does Curio ask the Duke about?

Ans: Curio asks the Duke if he is going hunting.

4. What is “Twelfth Night”?

Ans: “Twelfth Night” is a holiday and occasion for merriment.

5.What are the different types of love that can be seen in Twelfth Night?

Ans: Blind Love: Orsino for Olivia.... he is so in love with Olivia that he is
blind to the fact she doesn't love him back.

Love at First Sight: Viola's love for the Duke.

Love in Friendship: Antonio and Sebastian.

Affection: Orsino's feelings for Olivia.

6. Discuss Twelfth night as a Shakespeare comedy?

ANS: Twelfth Night is a Shakespearean comedy of mistaken identity.

Twins, Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck. Viola fears
Sebastian is dead and disguises herself as a boy, calls herself Cesario,
and takes up service with Duke Orsino, falls in love but can’t do anything
about it due to her disguise. Orsino falls in love with a girl called Olivia
but rejects him. Orsino sends Viola (Cesario) to Olivia to try and win her
round, but Olivia falls in love with Cesario. Meanwhile Olivia’s steward,
Malvolio, is trying to keep order in the house but her uncle Sir Toby Belch
and his friends have other ideas. They convince Malvolio that Olivia is in
love with him and make him look extremely foolish – Olivia thinks her
servant has actually gone mad. When she sees Sebastian, who has
survived the shipwreck, she naturally thinks he is Cesario and promptly
marries him. Orsino is furious when he finds out but once Viola and
Sebastian meet and reveal their true identities there is a happy ending –
for everyone but poor Malvolio.

7. Why was viola disguised as cesario

Ans: In William Shakespeare's comedy, Twelfth Night Viola took a
disguise after the shipwreck. As she founds herself alone in Illyria and
knew that his brother Sebastian might be drowned she thinks that how to
survive. She gets to know about the place and there is a vacancy at
Duke's place. More importantly, that is only for a male. Keeping these
things in her mind she has decided to take a disguise in order to survive
in Illyria as Cesario.

8.What is the relationship between Viola and Sebastian in

Shakespeare's Twelfth Night?

Ans: Sebastian is the twin brother of Viola. After the beginning of the

play, Viola mentions that her brother Sebastian is drowned in the sea.
The next appearance of Sebastian denies this, as he has been rescued by
Antonio, a sea Captain who looks after Sebastian at some risk to himself.