1. Discussion: What are we make of Viola's interaction with Feste at the start of 3.1? As Katya noted, Viola seems something in Feste others do not, so does that lead us believe she sees something in Orsino, too? Viola and Feste clearly engaged verbally, but how do they engaged physically?
2. Together: Re-read 3.1.90-160. What stands out the most about what Viola has said? Olivia? Is there desperation in Olivia's words? Evidence of real, true, awesome love? In what different places could Viola and Olivia be having their conversation in 3.1? Playing tennis, sitting on the couch, driving in a car ... And in what time period? Modern day, Elizabethan England, 1960s Marin ... Small group activity: rewrite and condense the interaction between the two women and get ready to perform it.
3. Discussion: What are we to think of Sir Andrew? In all the commotion, we're forced to focus on the love triangle and the Malvolio incident, but poor, poor Andrew gets bullied and knocked around and teased. Do you feel bad? Even Fabian (who the heck is Fabian and what's his purpose in the play?) is trying to get Andrew to stay and pay for more cakes and ale.
4. Discussion: Who is Antonio and how does he fit in this play? How does he act around Sebastian? What are we to make of his language and his relationship to Sebastian?
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