Affinity to those with similarities We as humans have a tendency to feel attracted to things that are familiar to us, is this also true when it comes to love? In the play Twelfth Night written by William Shakespeare the play shows how the parallels between the two heroines lead to Violas success to woo Olivia. This is evident when Viola (Cesario) is able to sympathize with Olivia’s loss of a brother which allows the two heroines to construct a deep bond with each other. The parallel that they both have to take on the role as the head of the family meaning they both experience a change in social status which causes them to take on a male role. Finally, the fact that they are both girls. which can allow them to understand each other in
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It’s evident in this quote that both have a lot in common. They both come from a well-off family but due to unfortunate events both have lost their loved ones and are forced to become independent. We can assume that Viola comes from a wealthy family as she rewards the captain “[giving him money] For saying so, there’s gold” (1.2.17). The loss of both of their brothers is shown in the same scene to show how the characters are similar to each other. Viola’s loss of her brother causes her to cross dress as a male which sparks the love triangle that’s about to unfold. Viola being dressed up as a male is the reason why Olivia falls in love with Viola (Cesario). This event wouldn’t have happened if Viola didn’t lose her brother in sea. We can compare their brothers to cupid as they match make the two female leads. When Olivia says ““I am a gentleman” I’ll be sworn thou art. Thy tongue, thy face, thy limbs, actions, and spirit, Do give thee fivefold blazon.” (1.5.278-280) it’s clear that Olivia has fallen for Viola (Cesario) because he has taken proper action towards the grieving Olivia which also causes her to see Viola’s (Cesario) pure soul. Violas success was due to the her being able to communicate with Olivia on a sympathetic level as Viola has experienced Olivia’s grief and emotions. Olivia and Viola meet because of the loss of their brothers causing them to feel as sense of sympathy
It’s evident in this quote that both have a lot in common. They both come from a well-off family but due to unfortunate events both have lost their loved ones and are forced to become independent. We can assume that Viola comes from a wealthy family as she rewards the captain “[giving him money] For saying so, there’s gold” (1.2.17). The loss of both of their brothers is shown in the same scene to show how the characters are similar to each other. Viola’s loss of her brother causes her to cross dress as a male which sparks the love triangle that’s about to unfold. Viola being dressed up as a male is the reason why Olivia falls in love with Viola (Cesario). This event wouldn’t have happened if Viola didn’t lose her brother in sea. We can compare their brothers to cupid as they match make the two female leads. When Olivia says ““I am a gentleman” I’ll be sworn thou art. Thy tongue, thy face, thy limbs, actions, and spirit, Do give thee fivefold blazon.” (1.5.278-280) it’s clear that Olivia has fallen for Viola (Cesario) because he has taken proper action towards the grieving Olivia which also causes her to see Viola’s (Cesario) pure soul. Violas success was due to the her being able to communicate with Olivia on a sympathetic level as Viola has experienced Olivia’s grief and emotions. Olivia and Viola meet because of the loss of their brothers causing them to feel as sense of sympathy