Irony

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Act#

Type of Irony

Quoted section of the play where the irony occurs

Explanation: why is this an example of irony?

Asked by cassidy s #336258 on 1/8/2014 7:48 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 1/8/2014 9:23 AM

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Act IV

Olivia declares her love for Cesario to Sebstian (because Cesario[Viola] looks just like her brother). Sebastian plays along and takes part.

"What relish is in this?

Or I am mad, or else this is a dream.

Let fancy still my sense in Lethe steep;

If it be thus to dream, still let me sleep!"

Avt IV/ Scene I