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*Plot Summary:*

- The play begins with a shipwreck off the coast of Illyria. Viola, a young woman, is
separated from her twin brother, Sebastian, in the chaos.
- Viola decides to disguise herself as a young man, Cesario, to better navigate this foreign
land.
- She enters the service of Duke Orsino, who is in love with Countess Olivia but cannot win
her affection.
- Orsino sends Cesario (Viola in disguise) to woo Olivia on his behalf, not knowing that Viola
has fallen in love with Orsino.
- Meanwhile, Olivia, mourning the death of her brother, rejects Orsino’s advances. However,
she becomes infatuated with Cesario (Viola).
- Sir Toby Belch, Olivia’s uncle, encourages the foolish Sir Andrew Aguecheek to pursue
Olivia.
- Maria, Olivia’s maid, hatches a plan with Sir Toby to trick the steward Malvolio.
- Viola (Cesario) returns to Olivia, delivering messages of love from Orsino.
- Olivia, in turn, continues to express her affection for Cesario.
- The subplot involving the trickery of Malvolio is set into motion, with a forged letter making
him believe Olivia loves him and advising him to behave strangely.
- Viola’s twin brother, Sebastian, who survived the shipwreck, arrives in Illyria with his friend
Antonio.
- Mistakenly, Olivia encounters Sebastian, thinking he is Cesario (Viola). She professes her
love, and they quickly marry.
- The subplot involving Malvolio’s bizarre behavior unfolds, leading to his confinement in a
dark room.
- Viola and Sebastian are finally reunited, and their true identities are revealed.
- Orsino realizes his love for Viola, and Olivia discovers she has married Sebastian, not
Cesario.
- Malvolio is released from confinement, and the play concludes with the characters pairing
off in marriages: Orsino with Viola, Olivia with Sebastian, and others.
- Feste, the fool, delivers the closing lines, emphasizing the theme of revelry associated with
Twelfth Night.

*Characters:*

- *Viola/Cesario*: The central character, shipwrecked in Illyria and disguised as Cesario. She
is quick-witted, resourceful, and deeply in love with Orsino.
- *Duke Orsino*: The Duke of Illyria, a romantic figure who is infatuated with Countess Olivia.
Despite his noble status, he is portrayed as somewhat self-indulgent and melodramatic.
- *Countess Olivia*: A wealthy and grieving countess who becomes the object of Orsino’s
affection and later falls in love with Viola (disguised as Cesario).
- *Sir Toby Belch*: Olivia’s uncle, a boisterous and fun-loving character. He plays a central
role in the subplot involving the trickery of Malvolio.
- *Maria*: Olivia’s clever and mischievous maid. She is instrumental in orchestrating the
prank on Malvolio by using his own puritanical nature against him.
- *Malvolio*: Olivia’s steward, a puritanical and self-important character. He becomes the
target of a prank orchestrated by Maria, Sir Toby, and others.
- *Sir Andrew Aguecheek*: A foolish, wealthy suitor of Olivia who is easily manipulated by Sir
Toby. His comedic ineptitude and futile attempts to win Olivia’s love contribute to the play’s
humor.
- *Feste*: The witty and wise fool in Olivia’s household. He provides comic relief, musical
interludes, and insightful commentary on the events of the play.