Maria | Comes up with idea to play a trick on Malvolio;serving lady for Olivia. |
Orsino | The Duke of Illyria; threatens to kill Olivia when he discovers her secret marriage to “Cesario.” |
Viola | Shipwrecks on the coast of Illyria and believes her brother has died; dresses as a male in order to work for Orsino. |
Sebastian | Viola’s twin; ends up marrying Olivia. |
Feste | Olivia’s clown; gives insightful advice to characters and audience. |
Sir Andrew | A knight who Sir Toby invites to stay with him Olivia’s home and attempt to woo her; a complete idiot who Sir Toby manipulates. |
Fabian | One of Olivia’s servants; wants to be in on the prank that was pulled on Malvolio and tries to smooth things over at the end when the prank was revealed |
Olivia | The countess whom Orsino is in love with; she develops feelings for Cesario. |
Sir Toby Belch | Olivia’s drunk uncle who mooches off of her and manipulates Sir Andrew. |
Antonio | Pulls Sebastian from the ocean and takes care of him; wanted in Illyria for past crimes. |
Malvolio | Olivia’s steward; referred to as a “puritan” by the other servants and wears yellow stockings believing it will impress Olivia. |
Cesario | Works for Orsino; Olivia falls in love with “him,” but “he” is really a she who is in love with Orsino. |
Twelfth Night – Character Matching
July 22, 2019