Twelfth night or whatever you want english literature essay
Pptx, 9. 'Twelfth Night' by William Shakespeare is a fast-paced romantic comedy with several interwoven plots of romance, mistaken identity and practical jokes. I have taught this text to many. This volume in the Shakespeare Criticism series offers a range of approaches to Twelfth Night, including its critical reception, performance history, and relationship to early modern culture. James Schiffer's extensive introduction surveys the play's critical reception and performance history, while individual essays explore a variety of inquiries, Sebastian vows to honor his marriage to Olivia, and the Duke vows to marry Viola. Malvolio is taken out of the cell and everyone learns of the trick being played on him. Fabian and the Clown admit that they, Toby and Maria did it all as a joke, and in exchange for Maria's help, Toby married her. However, Malvolio vows to take revenge on them all.