ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
“Dost thou think, because thou art virtuous, there shall be no more cakes and ale.” Who speaks the lines given above in Twelfth Night?
A
Duke Orsino
B
Malvolio
C
Sir Andrew Aguecheek
D
Sir Toby Belch
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sir Toby Belch uttered the line “Dost thou think, because thou art virtuous, there shall be no more cakes and ale?” the epigram for the novel. This is an image of Lionel Brough in a 1901 production.

Detailed explanation-2: -One classic line is Sir Toby’s “Dost thou think that because thou art virtuous, there shall be no more cakes and ale?” It’s basically one of the best lines to trot out when someone is being smug and superior.

Detailed explanation-3: -Very naturally, one of the first songs is a love song. It is sung by Feste and begins “O mistress mine” and concerns men wooing their true loves.

Detailed explanation-4: -In Act 2 Scene 3 of Twelfth Night, Toby, Andrew, and the fool are drinking, singing, and dancing late at night. Maria comes in and tells them to be quiet because Olivia has already spoken to Malvolio about kicking them out of the house. Malvolio enters and repeats the threat of throwing them out for their behavior.

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