While their relationship is constantly being overlooked and not seen as important as some of the other ones in the play, their relationship is actually very important for the overall structure. Olivia and Feste have a bond that is shown through text and subtext, between Feste’s relationship with Malvolio, the songs he sings, and how Olivia interacts with him. While them being in love is the stronger interpretation, it must be swept under the rug, due to the differences between their class, and Olivia’s rising love for
While their relationship is constantly being overlooked and not seen as important as some of the other ones in the play, their relationship is actually very important for the overall structure. Olivia and Feste have a bond that is shown through text and subtext, between Feste’s relationship with Malvolio, the songs he sings, and how Olivia interacts with him. While them being in love is the stronger interpretation, it must be swept under the rug, due to the differences between their class, and Olivia’s rising love for