Twelfth Night (Folger Shakespeare Library)
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Twelfth Night

by William Shakespeare

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Characters

  • Viola, twin sister to Sebastian. When disguised as a man, she is known as Cesario
  • Orsino, Duke of Illyria, in love with Olivia
  • Olivia, a Countess
  • Sebastian, twin brother to Viola
  • Maria, a gentlewoman in Olivia's household
  • Sir Toby Belch, Olivia's uncle
  • Sir Andrew Aguecheek, a companion of Sir Toby's
  • Malvolio, steward to Olivia
  • Feste, also referred to as the Fool, a clown
  • Fabian, a member of Olivia's household.
  • Antonio, a captain, a friend to Sebastian.
  • Captain, a sea captain who helps Viola.
  • First Officer, an officer sent from Duke Orsino to arrest Antonio.
  • Second Officer, an officer who helps arrest Antonio.
  • Valentine and Curio, two gentlemen attending Orsino
  • Priest, a Holy Father
  • Servant, a servant who reports that Viola/Cesario has returned to see Olivia
  • Musicians, Lords, Sailors, and other attendants

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