Which of these characters from Twelfth Night can be said to embody the theme of appearance versus reality?

A.) Malvolio

B.) Viola

C.) Sir Andrew

D.) Feste

E.) Olivia

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Juliet Wilkinson

28 July, 17:12

Which of these characters from Twelfth Night can be said to embody the theme of appearance versus reality?

A.) Malvolio

B.) Viola

C.) Sir Andrew

D.) Feste

E.) Olivia

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Huff · Answer 1

I believe the correct answer is B. Viola. Viola is a typical Shakespearean comedy character - she dresses up like a man so as not to be recognized. She wants to find out some information that she wouldn't be able to find out as a woman, which is why she disguises herself to look like a man named Cesario. This is why I believe she is the perfect example of appearance versus reality - when it comes to her appearance, she looks like a man (when in disguise), but in reality, she is a woman.

Which of these characters from Twelfth Night can be said to embody the theme of appearance versus reality?A.) MalvolioB.) ViolaC.) Sir AndrewD.) FesteE.) Olivia

Which of these characters from Twelfth Night can be said to embody the theme of appearance versus reality?

A.) Malvolio

B.) Viola

C.) Sir Andrew

D.) Feste

E.) Olivia