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Q: What was malvolio sent to tell sir Toby?
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Why is malvolio from Twelfth Night greedy for power?

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.


In scene 2 lines 68-75 what does sir toby realize?

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.


What happens in the end of Twelfth Night?

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.


Sir Andrew Aguecheek and Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth Night?

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.


Who are the main characters in Twelfth Night?

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

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Why does Sir Toby want to end the practical joke on Malvolio?

Because he is bad a pranks


Why did sir Toby and maria write a letter malvolio?

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.


Why is malvolio from Twelfth Night greedy for power?

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.


In scene 2 lines 68-75 what does sir toby realize?

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.


Which is shakespears plays did the duke and King stage for the people in town?

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.


IsTwelfth Night a comedy or a tragedy?

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.


What happens in the end of Twelfth Night?

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.


Who are olives three suitors in Twelfth Night?

The three suitors pursuing Olivia in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night are Orsino, Duke of Illyria; Sir Andrew Aguecheek; and Malvolio, Olivia's steward.


What are the props list for Twelfth Night?

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.


Who are the main characters in Twelfth Night?

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


Sir Andrew Aguecheek and Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth Night?

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.


What was Sir Edmund Barton's nickname?

Sir Edmund Barton's nickname was Tosspot Toby because of his tendency to enjoy a drink (and his middle name was 'Toby').