Humour in Twelfth Night

Shakespeare essay Humour can take many forms. It can be savage silly, uproarious or just an undertone. Discuss with detailed reference to your play. Twelfth Night was written by William Shakespeare around 1600 as the last of his three "mature comedies" (the other two being Much Ado About Nothing and As You Like It). Like his early comedies, Twelfth Night is essentially a celebration of romantic love and can be seen as a traditional romantic comedy. …

…the lovers and loved ones are oblivious to their circumstances. The aspects of humour in Shakespeare¡¦s plays are very exaggerated no matter what they are. There are many aspects that make up the final result of a Shakespearean comedy. Shakespeare went to extremes to please his audience even if it meant mockery of his characters. ¡§But that¡¦s all one, our play is done, and we¡¦ll strive to please you everyday.¡¨ (Act 5 Scene 1).