Twelfth Night

Shakespeare wrote his most perfect comedy — a play about disguise, desire, and the beautiful confusion of not knowing what you really want.

comedyEnglishaccessibleshort · ~2.5h
Influence
6.0/10
Popularity
8.0/10

If music be the food of love, play on.

Why It Matters

Shakespeare wrote his most perfect comedy — a play about disguise, desire, and the beautiful confusion of not knowing what you really want. Viola is one of his most appealing heroines, and the play balances genuine romantic feeling with some of his best comic writing. It is the play most often cited as his funniest.

The Groblé Take

Personal review

The fool was awesome. Malvolio was a great goodie two shoes loser. The 2 drunk knights were a good time. Some achieve greatness like is hilarious this is the context, because the guy doesn’t achieve greatness, they are messing with him

Notable Quotes

Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.

Malvolio (reading), Twelfth Night

I'll be revenged on the whole pack of you!

Malvolio, Twelfth Night

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