ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

PLAY BY SAKESPEAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the play, “Twelfth Night, ” who is Sebastian?
A
Viola’s twin brother
B
Viola’s eventual lover
C
A clown
D
Olivia’s uncle
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -He also sometimes works for Orsino . Sebastian is Viola’s twin brother. He was rescued from the shipwreck by Antonio and he thinks his sister drowned at sea. Antonio is a sea captain.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sebastian is the twin brother of Viola. After the beginning of the play, Viola mentions that her brother Sebastian is drowned in the sea.

Detailed explanation-3: -Facts we learn about Viola: She has a twin brother called Sebastian who she believes drowned in the shipwreck she herself survived. The Captain helps her to disguise herself as a young man called ‘Cesario’ and get a job in Orsino’s house.

Detailed explanation-4: -Viola thought her twin brother Sebastian had drowned in the shipwreck but, unknown to her, he arrives in Illyria with his friend Antonio who rescued him. Viola visits Olivia’s house dressed as ‘Cesario’ and Sir Toby Belch sets up a duel between ‘him’ and Sir Andrew.

Detailed explanation-5: -The play centres on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck. Viola (who is disguised as a boy) falls in love with Duke Orsino, who in turn is in love with the Countess Olivia. Upon meeting Viola, Countess Olivia falls in love with her thinking she is a man.

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