12th Night: Act 1, Sc 1-4 notes/ideas

1. Brainstorm: Twelfth Night have TWO titles, the second one being "What You Will." How does each one affect our impression of the play? Why are there two titles?
   
2. Review some questions raised from comments
3. Three story lines: 1. Orsino & Olivia (serious, brooding lovers), 2. Sebastian & Viola (poor, separated siblings), 3. Maria, Sir Toby & Sir Andrew (noting but comedy)
4. Scene 1: we get a clear picture of Orsino and Olivia. What are we to think of these two lovers? Look at lines 25-32 for hints about Olivia
5. Scene 2: we learn about Viola. Is she really in distress or is she a sneaky mistress? Look at entire scene. Pay close attention to lines 28-29, and 47-61. What major theme is Viola playing on in this final speech?
6. Scene 3: the knuckleheads. We're offered comedic relief and some prose. Look at Sir Toby's wordplay and his wit. What is Sir Andrew's role? Look at lines 93-124.
7. Scene 4: Viola & Orsino are quick friends. Is Valentine jealous? Look at lines 1-4. How are they delivered? Jealousy? Angry? Superior? Indifferent? Mocking? Friendly? What tone works best and why? Look at the entire scene for the dramatic irony (see terms list). How does Viola respond to Orsino's words of love? Are we witness to love at first sight? What does Viola see in Orsino?