Twelfth Night: AS & A2 York Notes A Level Revision Guide

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USE OF LANGUAGE – Symbols of love 1 of 2

Love imagery is also a key aspect to discuss.

Viola's own feelings for Orsino are symbolised by her speech about her 'sister', She sat like   on a monument, / Smiling at  ? Was this not love indeed? (II.4.110–11).

Ask yourself: How does this vision of love contrast with the other expressions of love by Malvolio, Orsino, Antonio and Olivia?