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there are many ideas for essays on Shakespeare's famous twelfth Night, here are a few:

-Ignorance to self-knowledge

(either orsino, who find his true self in his love for viola, viola when she reveals herself or even Olivia as she discovers that she was not really mourning and in love with Cesario. )

-the relation ship between sir Toby and sir Andrew, and how it affects the play and the relationships around them.

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When was shakespeares play twelfth night written?

Some (like the Signet Classic Series) suggest that Shakespeare wrote the play Twelfth Night in 1599-1600. It is believed by others (like the Riverside Shakespeare) that Shakespeare wrote the play Twelfth Night (or What You Will) from 1601-1602.


What is a character trait of Olivia from Twelfth Night?

She is somewhat impetuous, as her gift of a ring to Cesario shows. She is compassionate and forgiving toward Feste and Malvolio ("Poor fool, how they have baffled thee."), but quite firm in her decision about Orsino's suit.


When is the twelfth night of 2012?

We begin counting with December 25th as day one, the "first day of Christmas." Counting to the "twelfth day of Christmas" brings us to January 5th, the end of the Christmas season. January 6th is the Feast of Epiphany. Some say this is twelfth night, but would actually be the 13th.


What were some of shakespeares plays between 1558 and 1603?

Hamlet, Henry V, Julius Caesar, and Measure for Measure are all in this period. Twelfth Night is as well. It was the era of the great tragedies, like Hamlet and Othello, of the last of the golden comedies, like Twelfth Night and As You Like It, and the beginning of the darker comedies like Troilus and Cressida and Measure for Measure.


Who says 'Be not afraid of greatness some are born great some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon em' in Twelfth Night?

The words are spoken by Malvolio when he is reading out the letter that Maria wrote to him when she was pretending to be Olivia.

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What are some books with the word twelfth in the title?

There are several books that include the word "twelfth" in the title. Some examples include "Twelfth Night" written by William Shakespeare, "Twelfth Planet" written by Zecharia Sitchin, and "The Twelfth Enchantment" written by David Liss.


When was shakespeares play twelfth night written?

Some (like the Signet Classic Series) suggest that Shakespeare wrote the play Twelfth Night in 1599-1600. It is believed by others (like the Riverside Shakespeare) that Shakespeare wrote the play Twelfth Night (or What You Will) from 1601-1602.


What are some modern works based on Shakespeare's works?

She's the Man=Twelfth Night


What was Shakespeare famous play and why?

some of Shakespeare's most famous play are A Midsummer night's dream, Romeo and Juliet and twelfth night .


What is a character trait of Olivia from Twelfth Night?

She is somewhat impetuous, as her gift of a ring to Cesario shows. She is compassionate and forgiving toward Feste and Malvolio ("Poor fool, how they have baffled thee."), but quite firm in her decision about Orsino's suit.


What are some ideas of essays about the Holocaust?

You could write about Anne Frank, death camps, concentration camps.


When is the twelfth night of 2012?

We begin counting with December 25th as day one, the "first day of Christmas." Counting to the "twelfth day of Christmas" brings us to January 5th, the end of the Christmas season. January 6th is the Feast of Epiphany. Some say this is twelfth night, but would actually be the 13th.


How did Twelfth Night get its name?

The author. We have every reason to believe that Shakespeare gave it that name. It has another name, "What You Will". Some people had speculated that this was the original name of the play, but that someone else premiered a play called "What You Will" at the same time, and in order to distinguish them, Shakespeare called this one Twelfth Night, possibly because it was being premiered at Christmas time.


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Is the twelfth night a comedy?

Absolutely! Twelfth Night is the classic case of mistaken identity. It's absolutely hilarious in places, although it's true that some of Shakespeare's other works are better known for their humor. Also, Twelfth Night is one of the few Shakespeare plays in which no one dies. If you aren't familiar with Shakespeare's works, you should know that this is kind of a big deal.


What were some of Shakespeares commedies?

There is one called Twelfth Night that I am aware of, but in the beginning its sad. I think its sad/comedy.


What are some recommended books to read for a deeper understanding of the themes and characters in Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night"?

Some recommended books to gain a deeper understanding of the themes and characters in Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night" are "Shakespeare's Festive Comedy: A Study of Dramatic Form and Its Relation to Social Custom" by C.L. Barber, "Shakespeare and the Nature of Love: Literature, Culture, Evolution" by Jill Levenson, and "Twelfth Night: A Critical Reader" edited by Stanley Wells.