Elements of Shakespeare Comedies - Twelfth Night
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Elements of Shakespeare Comedies - Twelfth Night
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- Shakespearean Comedies
- Shakespeare's comedies are characterized by: Comedic Language Love Obstacles Mistaken Identities Excessive Plot Twists Marriage or Reunion
- Plot Twist
- Mistaken Identity
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- Examples from Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
- Love Obstacles
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- One plot twist is when the audience learns that Sebastian survived the shipwreck.
- Comedic Language Through Motifs
- Viola dresses up as a man named Cesario to get work in the Duke's court. Being a twin, she looks a lot like her brother, Sebastian.
- Marriage and / or Reunion
- The Duke falls in love with Olivia, who ends up marrying Sebastian; however, it all changes when he learns Cesario is really Viola.
- Gender-bending is a common motif, as well as misdirected love. Olivia loves Cesario, "Cesario" loves the Duke, and the Duke loves Olivia.
- Love Triangle
- The twin siblings are reunited. Sebastian marries Olivia and the Duke marries Viola.
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