Genuine love is the selfless act of desiring the best for another person. Unfortunately, humans are rarely capable of achieving true love as our desire for self gratification is stronger. We instead deceive ourselves into believing our love is of pure intent. Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night, illustrates this concept through the lives of Malvolio, Sir Toby Belch, and Duke Orsino. Malvolio has misled himself into believing he is worthy of Olivia’s love. Malvolio is a man without compassion and so loving companionship is not possible. He claims to be a man of God yet has deluded himself into believing that his treatment of others is Christian. He is unaware that to be a man of God one must love and treat others with kindness. People
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He utilizes manipulation in his relationships with Sir Andrew, Olivia and Maria. In the following quotation Sir Toby explains how he manipulates Sir Andrew for his money, he has made a pun on the word dear using it to mean expensive, “I have been dear to him, some two thousand strong or two.” Sir Toby also shows his lack of affection towards Sir Andrew when Andrew sadly says “I once was adored too.”Sir Andrew’s statement is completely ignored by Sir Toby who is too focused on money for drinks rather than his friend’s confession of loneliness. As a result of this manipulation, Sir Toby fails to create a bond of friendship with Sir Andrew and does not obtain the support of a dear friend. Sir Toby also attempts to control Olivia, who is his blood relative. He uses the fact that they are related to take advantage of her kind nature so he can benefit from her wealth and estate. Sir Toby is aware that Olivia dislikes his unruly drinking and behavior yet he exploits the family connection and continues to live in Olivia’s house. Sir Toby’s manipulation of women also extends to Maria, he compares her to a loyal hound, “She’s a beagle, true-bred, and one that adores me. Sir Toby only values Sir Andrew and Maria for their willingness to grant his every wish. As a result Toby does not have genuine relationships; he only has those who worship him.
He utilizes manipulation in his relationships with Sir Andrew, Olivia and Maria. In the following quotation Sir Toby explains how he manipulates Sir Andrew for his money, he has made a pun on the word dear using it to mean expensive, “I have been dear to him, some two thousand strong or two.” Sir Toby also shows his lack of affection towards Sir Andrew when Andrew sadly says “I once was adored too.”Sir Andrew’s statement is completely ignored by Sir Toby who is too focused on money for drinks rather than his friend’s confession of loneliness. As a result of this manipulation, Sir Toby fails to create a bond of friendship with Sir Andrew and does not obtain the support of a dear friend. Sir Toby also attempts to control Olivia, who is his blood relative. He uses the fact that they are related to take advantage of her kind nature so he can benefit from her wealth and estate. Sir Toby is aware that Olivia dislikes his unruly drinking and behavior yet he exploits the family connection and continues to live in Olivia’s house. Sir Toby’s manipulation of women also extends to Maria, he compares her to a loyal hound, “She’s a beagle, true-bred, and one that adores me. Sir Toby only values Sir Andrew and Maria for their willingness to grant his every wish. As a result Toby does not have genuine relationships; he only has those who worship him.