Twelfth Night2

In Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night", it is obvious that the oscillation of attitude, in the dual role played by the character of Viola/Cesario, gives her a better understanding of both sexes. It allows her to encompass a better discernment of the sentiments of the Duke, Orsino. Near the onset of the play, when Viola is assuming her male identity, she fashions an alternate self, giving her two masks. She takes on the "Cesario" identity in …

…control the comedy and humor in this play. They lend a hand in the make believe games, and fool around with the characters who dodge reality, or rather apprehend a fantasy world. The roles of Feste, Maria, and Sir Toby are those of “fools,” and they make the comedy work in many aspects. They create confusion through humor, and it all works out in the end, making William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night a genuinely humorous play.