Settings and Characters in Twelfth NightRiley Caspersen

SettingIllyria

Eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea covering pasts of Albania, Croatia, and Montenegro

Characters

ViolaDisguises herself as a man (Cesario/Sebastian)Falls in love with Duke Orsino

Duke Orsino“In love” with OliviaFalls in love with ViolaShakespeare’s way of exploring the absurdity of loveIn love with the idea of being in love

OliviaIn mourning for her brother, and keeping suitors hanging because of itFalls in love with Cesario/Sebastian

SebastianViola’s twin brotherWhen he arrives in Illyria, everyone thinks he is actually Viola (still dressed as a man)

MalvolioOlivia’s servant/boy who is in love with OliviaIn the play, Sir Toby and Sir Andrew make him think Olivia is in love with himMalcolm in She’s the Man

QuizWhat characters are related?• Duke Orsino and Viola• Olivia and Malvolio• Malvolio and Cesario• Viola and Sebastian

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Perfect!What is the setting for the play?• Illyria• London• France• Germany

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That’s right!Which character is mistaken for Viola?• Duke Orsino• Olivia• Sebastian• Malvolio

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