Twelfth+Night+Act+II

1. What is the dramatic irony in the first scene? 2. How might the introduction of Sebastian be important to later events in the play? 3. How does Viola react when Malvolio tries to return the ring to her? What does Viola realize the ring ruse means? 4. What are the relationships between Maria, Malvolio, Sir Toby and Sir Andrew? 5. Why do the former three characters dislike Malvolio so much? 6. What is the Duke's warning to Cesario/Viola about love? 7. What opinions on women and love does the duke express to C/V? 8. What is amusing about C/V's argument regarding the duke's opinions? 9. Why does Malvolio believe the letter is to him? List the things Maria puts in the letter to make Malvolio look like a fool to Olivia. 10. Why will doing these things make Malvolio look like a fool?