How does the author introduce the theme of

unrequited, or unanswered, love?

1) by opening the play with Duke Orsino's attempt to

drown his love in music

2) by showing that Duke Orsino surrounds himself with flowers

3) by hinting at tragedy when Curio mentions the hunt

4) by shocking the reader with Olivia's refusal of Duke Orsino's affections

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Mireya Duffy

1 November, 22:43

How does the author introduce the theme of

unrequited, or unanswered, love?

1) by opening the play with Duke Orsino's attempt to

drown his love in music

2) by showing that Duke Orsino surrounds himself with flowers

3) by hinting at tragedy when Curio mentions the hunt

4) by shocking the reader with Olivia's refusal of Duke Orsino's affections

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Remington Fletcher · Answer 1

The right option is 4)

Explanation:

The Author - Shakespeare introduces the theme of unrequited love by indicating the refusal of Olivia regarding Duke Orsino's affections.

The play opens with the Duke listening trying to drown his feeling with music. He so openly and unashamedly professes his love for one whose consent he had yet to gauge or decipher.

The bouts of refusal begins with Valentines message declining him from delivering the Dukes message.

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