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It isn't known but there was another play at the same time called "What You Will". It's possible that Shakespeare may have wanted to call this one "What You Will" but didn't want to get them confused. So possibly his play was opening on Twelfth Night, so he used that for the name.
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What is the name of shakespeares play about twins?
The Comedy of Errors is about two sets of identical twins. Twelfth Night is also about twins.
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 type of play is the Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night is a comedy. There are many types of comedy in Twelfth Night such as situation comedy and word play. Elizabethans loved word play!
Who is Cesario in the play Twelfth Night?
Cesario is the name Viola takes when she is disguised as a boy.
In what shakespeare play does orsinio and olivia play?
Twelfth Night!
What is the name of shakespeares play about twins?
The Comedy of Errors is about two sets of identical twins. Twelfth Night is also about twins.
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.
Shakespeares play Twelfth Night line number 235?
'If spirits can assume both form and suit,'
Is twelfth night a history?
The play Twelfth Night by Shakespeare is not a historical play, it is a comedic play.
What type of play is the Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night is a comedy. There are many types of comedy in Twelfth Night such as situation comedy and word play. Elizabethans loved word play!
Is Twelfth Night a comedy?
Yes, William Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night is a comedy.
Who is the author of Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night is a comedy play written by William Shakespeare
Why are Twelfth Night and What You Will related?
They are two titles for the same play. "What You Will" is an alternate title for the play usually called "Twelfth Night".
Who is Cesario in the play Twelfth Night?
Cesario is the name Viola takes when she is disguised as a boy.
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.
What play is Malvolio in?
twelfth night
What sort of play is twelfth night?
A comedy.
