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A review by classical_learner
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
One of Shakespeare's funniest comedies, in my opinion. While I think there are other plays with more meat to them, this play, when staged correctly, can absolutely bring the house down! #TheReveal #YellowGartersWho
Additionally, it is frequently under-appreciated for the number of famous quotes from that come from its lines. Enjoy:
If music be the food of love, play on.
(Orsino, Act 1 Scene 1)
What country, friends, is this?
(Viola, Act 1 Scene 2)
Better a witty fool than a foolish wit.
(Feste, Act 1 Scene 5)
O time, thou must untangle this, not I.
It is too hard a knot for me t'untie.
(Viola, Act 2 Scene 2)
I was adored once too.
(Sir Andrew, Act 2 Scene 3)
She pined in thought,
And with a green and yellow melancholy
She sat like patience on a monument,
Smiling at grief.
(Viola, Act 2 Scene 4)
Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.
(Malvolio, Act 2 Scene 5)
Foolery, sir, does walk about the orb like the sun, it shines everywhere.
(Feste, Act 3 Scene 1)
Also:
Sir Toby has Dwight Schrute energy—change my mind.
Additionally, it is frequently under-appreciated for the number of famous quotes from that come from its lines. Enjoy:
If music be the food of love, play on.
(Orsino, Act 1 Scene 1)
What country, friends, is this?
(Viola, Act 1 Scene 2)
Better a witty fool than a foolish wit.
(Feste, Act 1 Scene 5)
O time, thou must untangle this, not I.
It is too hard a knot for me t'untie.
(Viola, Act 2 Scene 2)
I was adored once too.
(Sir Andrew, Act 2 Scene 3)
She pined in thought,
And with a green and yellow melancholy
She sat like patience on a monument,
Smiling at grief.
(Viola, Act 2 Scene 4)
Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.
(Malvolio, Act 2 Scene 5)
Foolery, sir, does walk about the orb like the sun, it shines everywhere.
(Feste, Act 3 Scene 1)
Also:
Sir Toby has Dwight Schrute energy—change my mind.