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Some people are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them”on which page it lies?

Gergana Act II, Scene 5. Malvolio, reading "Olivia's" letter.…moreAct II, Scene 5. Malvolio, reading "Olivia's" letter.(less)

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Do you think that Olivia's dearly departed brother was her twin?

Christine That is an interesting question. I don't think so! If Olivia had a twin, she would not have been so naive as to mix up Sebastian and Viola. Twins know…moreThat is an interesting question. I don't think so! If Olivia had a twin, she would not have been so naive as to mix up Sebastian and Viola. Twins know that game of switching places (although it is not really possible with a male and female.) Still, I get the idea that Olivia was not a twin herself. (less)

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What does the title refer to?

Cicero "Twelfth Night" is a reference to the twelfth night after Christmas Day, called the Eve of the Feast of Epiphany. It was originally a Catholic holiday…more"Twelfth Night" is a reference to the twelfth night after Christmas Day, called the Eve of the Feast of Epiphany. It was originally a Catholic holiday and therefore, like other Christian feast days, an occasion for revelry. Servants often dressed up as their masters, men as women and so forth.

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I absolutely LOVE SirToby and Maria. They are in my opinion the absolute perfect romantic couple. Always up for some fun, and drinking, and pulling a prank. And he doesn't care that he is a nobleman, and she is a maid. He chose really well. I have no idea why everyone is so into the whole annoying troubled couple thing. Why doesn't anyone see that?

Annalise I think the issue is that Maria is incredibly witty and smart writing the letter to Malvolio/ planning all the tricks and all Sir Toby does is lie aro…moreI think the issue is that Maria is incredibly witty and smart writing the letter to Malvolio/ planning all the tricks and all Sir Toby does is lie around and drink. He isn't smart and Maria deserves better.(less)

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If music be the food of love play on is from this play?