“Till seven years heat shall not behold her face” | Olivia vows to mourn her dead brother for 7 years |
“Show you the picture” | Olivia is seen to be very vain here when she agrees to lift the veil from her face |
“Send no more – “ | The pause after Olivia’s sentence shows she has fallen in love with Viola as she realises she wants to see her again |
“I love thee” | Olivia is presented as fickle because she abandons her promise to mourn and instead declares her love for Viola |
“Most jealous and too doubtful soul” | Olivia is shown to be slightly self-conscious here perhaps revealing some hidden insecurities |
“He shall conceal it” | Olivia has her marriage to Sebastien in secret, this may be because she feels guilty for breaking her vow to mourn |
“I would not have him miscarry for the half of my dowry” | Shows a compassionate side to Olivia’s character she clearly cares about Malvolio’s well being |
“Abjured the sight and company of men” | Olivia has given up men to remember her brother |
“I will give out divers schedules of my beauty” | Olivia is shown to be vain |
“Impressure her Lucrece” | The seal-ring that Olivia uses represents the model of chastity |
“Scorn looks beautiful” “Anger of his lip!” | Olivia can be seen as rather obsessed with Cesario as she even finds him attractive when he is angry |
Twelfth Night – Olivia Quotes
July 5, 2019