n the ship they were on wrecked in a storm. She actually had the ambition of finding her long lost brother, so changed her sexual identity in mourning and waiting of his disappearance. I think that is very unique of a person and shows how much she cared for her brother. But as time went on, she began to find a new love. Orsino grew on her and she began to fall in love with him. Because she was disguised as a man, she couldn’t really express her emotions towards him directly. I think that Viola is important because she is the one that stirs up everything. She is the most important piece of the love triangle. She got herself into a problem where she fell in love with Orsino, but because of her disguise, another woman fell in love with “her”. She could have stopped as soon as she wanted to, and told everyone that she really was a woman and that she had feelings for Orsino. “As I a man, my state is desperate for my master’s love; as I am woman (now alas the day!), what thriftless sighs shall poor Olivia breathe?” (2.2.36-39) This quote by Viola shows that she actually likes disguising herself and making other people not understand her completely. It is funny how she would do anything to get what she wants. That is the most important line that she says. It backs up her personality and lets everyone know how she really feels about Orsino and Olivia. The Twelfth Night is a comedy that has many twists and turns to keep you tuned in. Shakespeare has great dialogue and can be interpreted depending on how you view the story. That is why this play is so great; you can relate many of the situations to yourself, even though it was written so long ago. Despite all the obstacles we face, people in love eventually unite through persistence. ...
