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A 2 page essay on effect and characterization in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth night.' No bibliography.
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touch of mischief in her, too. It is she who invents the plot to get revenge on Malvolio. Specifically, the plot goes into action when Malvolio scolds a
group (Maria in particular) for making noise and waking him. Maria is angered greatly by his bitterness because it was she, who was actually trying to quiet the rest
of them. The plot works like this: Maria forges a letter from Olivia to her "secret love." Then, she
leaves it where Malvolio will find it. Malvolio, in his egotism, believes the letter is meant for him. He follows its ridiculous instructions--to wear yellow stockings, smile constantly
and be "opposite with a kinsman, surly with servants." When he behaves that way in front of Olivia, she is convinced he has gone crazy and has him locked away.
After an abundance of confusing and intertwining plots are dispelled, things quickly fall into their natural order. Orsino marries
Viola. Olivia marries Sebastian. Sir Toby marries Maria. Only Malvolio clings to his self-love, refuses to accept the apology he is offered, and stalks off, vowing revenge on
everybody. Laughter in this play has a healing effect. Revenge is achieved not by fighting (not by serious fighting, anyway), but
by practical jokes. Nobody is really hurt. Even Sir Andrew and Sir Tobys "bloody coxcombs" are not serious injuries. Pride and jealousy do not lead to bloodshed.
They provoke laughter. When the laughter dies down in Act V, many of the characters problems are resolved happily. Olivia and Orsino forget
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