Discuss how Shakespeare presents the theme of Disguise in

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Ysmael Cruz

        In act 3 scene 1, Viola says "I am not what I am"

        Discuss how Shakespeare presents the theme of Disguise in "Twelfth Night"

     One question that must be looked at when observing this play is ‘Disguise’. The theme is one of the most important aspects of any story, as it can ultimately put the storyline into perspective for the reader.

     Simply the appearance of the play and this gives us a closer look at William Shakespeare’s intent within this play we call "Twelfth Night"

     The title Twelfth Night" indirectly relates to the play and supports the theme of disguise.

     William Shakespeare was very versatile when writing a performance simply because of the levels of writing he had created.        

     Reading through the play and then reviewing it is very much differently than focusing on what all the words and acting are saying. The play makes one think about in what term is there a real meaning behind the whole thing.

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     It is said that the philosophy on human nature is that we ought to be ourselves and not copy.  This tends to make everything straightforward and somewhat real, as it causes less confusion between the sexes. Characters and language in this play can support this.

        

In Act 1 Scene 1 Orsino says "If music be the food of love, play on;

give me excess of it"

     It seems that  Orsino in the play has "fallen in love" with Olivia .Yet we as the audience understand that he has not ‘Fallen in Love’ as such, ...

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