Explore the ways Malvolio is presented in Act2 Scene 5

Dialogue is also used in order to help present Malvolio in different ways. The dialogue in act 2 scene 5 is set out in a very clear and structured way, to make things easier on the reader. The way Maria, Sir Toby, Sir Andrew and Fabian are speaking to each other, before the introduction of Malvolio in the scene, is very spiteful and secretive. They are talking about, and mocking Malvolio, about the fact that they’re going to set him up.  This presents Malvolio in a very disrespectful way. The dialogue shows that due to his affections for Olivia, everyone mocks him and attempts to set him up, even some of the servants. However, Malvolio does not know of this and believes that no one has anything against him.

Stagecraft is also used in order to help present Malvolio in different ways. The stagecraft presented in act2 scene5 is very negative on Malvolio's part. Malvolio is wearing the general costume of a servant, just as Fabian is. The fact that Malvolio is wearing a similar costume to Fabian, and Fabian is in on the act and setting him up suggests that Malvolio may be looked down upon in the community he is in. This presents Malvolio in a very negative way and connotes the idea that he may be being taken advantage of for the fun of the other characters.

In conclusion, there are many ways in which Malvolio is presented in the play “Twelfth Night”. All the things that are needed to make a good play, come together and present Malvolio to the audience in all these different ways. Things such as setting, stagecraft and dialogue all conjoin to give the audience a better presentation of Malvolio.