He is not really. But he is incredibly vain so he imagines himself as being the beloved of Olivia and therefore having power over her household, even (and perhaps especially) Sir Toby. Sir Toby is family and Malvolio is only a servant, so Toby can rebuke him all he likes, and Malvolio can only take his revenge in fantasy. When Maria's letter falls into his hands, the possibility arises that fantasy may become reality. Still, Malvolio's dreams of the greatness that is to be thrust upon him is limited to the suggestion in the letter--that he might marry Olivia and be in charge of the house. This is really a modest ambition, when you think of it.
Next time, forget the line numbers and remember to say which act of Twelfth Night you are talking about. Let's see. In Act 1 there is a scene 2, but Sir Toby isn't in it. There's one in Act 2 as well, but that's Viola's ring speech. There isn't a scene 2 in Act 5. Sir Toby is in Act 4 Scene 2 and also in Act 3 Scene 2. According to my edition of the play, Line 68 of Act 3 Scene 2 is Maria's line "Yond gull Malvolio is turned heathen, a very renegade." She goes on to tell Sir Toby that Malvolio has swallowed the bait hook line and sinker. Line 68 of Act 4 Scene 2 is Sir Toby's line "If he may be conveniently delivered, I would he were, for I am so far in offence with my niece that I cannot pursue with any safety this sport to the upshot." That takes him to line 71 when he exits the stage. Lines 72 to 75 are Feste singing. The "he" who is to be delivered is of course Malvolio; Sir Toby has decided that this game might jeopardize his ability to live off Olivia, and therefore it should end. So, depending on what act you are talking about, Sir Toby realizes that Malvolio has swallowed the ruse completely (if Act 3) or Sir Toby realizes that the trick might impair his living as a leech (if Act 4). Either way, the line numbers quoted don't make much sense, but since they are totally different from edition to edition, they never do. That is why I say forget the line numbers (but not the act number) and use a quotation instead. Ask "What does Sir Toby realize in Act 3 Scene 2 when Maria says that Malvolio has turned renegade?" or something like that.
In Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night," minor characters include Sir Toby Belch, Sir Andrew Aguecheek, and Malvolio. Sir Toby is a jovial, drunken uncle to Olivia, while Sir Andrew is a foolish suitor vying for Olivia's affection. Malvolio, Olivia's steward, is ambitious and self-righteous, providing comedic tension through his misguided aspirations. Other minor characters include Feste, the clown, who offers wisdom and wit, and Antonio, who has a deep bond with Sebastian.
Malvolio discovers that Maria wrote the love letter when he confronts her in Act 5, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night." After being deceived and humiliated throughout the play, he realizes the truth when he sees Maria alongside Sir Toby and the others who orchestrated the prank. This moment highlights the theme of mistaken identity and the consequences of ambition, as Malvolio's earlier self-confidence leads to his downfall.
All the confusion and trickery is revealed. Sebastian and Viola are reunited. Duke Orsino marries Viola. Lady Olivia marries Sebastian. Sir Toby marries Maria. Malvolio leaves and threatens revenge.
Because he is bad a pranks
Sir Toby and Maria wrote a fake love letter to Malvolio as part of a prank to make him believe that Olivia was in love with him, in order to embarrass him and disrupt his behavior. They did it for entertainment and to teach him a lesson for being pompous and overconfident.
He is not really. But he is incredibly vain so he imagines himself as being the beloved of Olivia and therefore having power over her household, even (and perhaps especially) Sir Toby. Sir Toby is family and Malvolio is only a servant, so Toby can rebuke him all he likes, and Malvolio can only take his revenge in fantasy. When Maria's letter falls into his hands, the possibility arises that fantasy may become reality. Still, Malvolio's dreams of the greatness that is to be thrust upon him is limited to the suggestion in the letter--that he might marry Olivia and be in charge of the house. This is really a modest ambition, when you think of it.
Next time, forget the line numbers and remember to say which act of Twelfth Night you are talking about. Let's see. In Act 1 there is a scene 2, but Sir Toby isn't in it. There's one in Act 2 as well, but that's Viola's ring speech. There isn't a scene 2 in Act 5. Sir Toby is in Act 4 Scene 2 and also in Act 3 Scene 2. According to my edition of the play, Line 68 of Act 3 Scene 2 is Maria's line "Yond gull Malvolio is turned heathen, a very renegade." She goes on to tell Sir Toby that Malvolio has swallowed the bait hook line and sinker. Line 68 of Act 4 Scene 2 is Sir Toby's line "If he may be conveniently delivered, I would he were, for I am so far in offence with my niece that I cannot pursue with any safety this sport to the upshot." That takes him to line 71 when he exits the stage. Lines 72 to 75 are Feste singing. The "he" who is to be delivered is of course Malvolio; Sir Toby has decided that this game might jeopardize his ability to live off Olivia, and therefore it should end. So, depending on what act you are talking about, Sir Toby realizes that Malvolio has swallowed the ruse completely (if Act 3) or Sir Toby realizes that the trick might impair his living as a leech (if Act 4). Either way, the line numbers quoted don't make much sense, but since they are totally different from edition to edition, they never do. That is why I say forget the line numbers (but not the act number) and use a quotation instead. Ask "What does Sir Toby realize in Act 3 Scene 2 when Maria says that Malvolio has turned renegade?" or something like that.
In Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night," the characters of Sir Toby Belch, Sir Andrew Aguecheek, and Maria stage a prank on Malvolio, making him believe that Olivia loves him. This prank culminates in Malvolio acting foolishly and being confined to a dark room as punishment.
In Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night," minor characters include Sir Toby Belch, Sir Andrew Aguecheek, and Malvolio. Sir Toby is a jovial, drunken uncle to Olivia, while Sir Andrew is a foolish suitor vying for Olivia's affection. Malvolio, Olivia's steward, is ambitious and self-righteous, providing comedic tension through his misguided aspirations. Other minor characters include Feste, the clown, who offers wisdom and wit, and Antonio, who has a deep bond with Sebastian.
It's a comedy. There are three weddings at the end (Viola and Orsino, Sebastian and Olivia, Sir Toby and Maria), and although things don't turn out so great for Sir Andrew or Malvolio, at least they are not dead.
All the confusion and trickery is revealed. Sebastian and Viola are reunited. Duke Orsino marries Viola. Lady Olivia marries Sebastian. Sir Toby marries Maria. Malvolio leaves and threatens revenge.
Olivia's suitors are Duke Orsino (also called Count Orsino in the play) and Sir Andrew Aguecheek (drinks with Olivia's uncle, Sir Toby Belch)
Every production is different: if you said false beard (for Feste), a ring (for Olivia to give to Viola), money, a money bag, luggage (for Sir Andrew to pack), swords (for Viola, Sir Toby, Sir Andrew, Sebastian and Antonio), a letter (for Malvolio) and a Shakespearean guitar (for Feste to play while singing), that might work.
Yes, both Sir Andrew and Sir Toby are characters in Twelfth Night. Shakespeare was perhaps making a comment on the type of men who got knighted in those days: Sir Andrew is a dolt and a coward, and Sir Toby is an alcoholic.
the main characters areDuke OrsinoViola ( that is disguised as a man named Cesario )Lady OliviaSebastian (Viola's twin brother)Malvolio (steward to Olivia)the other characters are minor and don't get too many lines