Writing tips Twelfth Night

In her frustration, Viola says to the Duke, “Ay, but I know (…) Too well what love women to men may owe” (2.5.103-105). Quote(Act.Scene.Lines). Quoting properly

Malvolio already thinks that Olivia has feelings for him, even before he finds the fake letter written by Maria. While Sir Toby and his companions hide and look on, Malvolio states, “Maria once told me she did affect me; and I have heard herself come thus near, that should she fancy, it should be one of my complexion” (2.5.20-22). Make a claim – back it up

Putting quotes and claims together Weak: Sir Andrew says: “An’t be any way, it must be with valour; for policy I hate” (3.2.28-29). This shows that he is fooling himself, because the audience knows that Sir Andrew is cowardly as well as lacking in intelligence. Better: When Sir Andrew says, “An’t be any way, it must be with valour; for policy I hate” (3.2.28-29), he fools himself into believing that he is brave, which is even more ridiculous because the audience knows that Sir Andrew is cowardly as well as lacking in intelligence. Awesome: Believing himself to be brave, Sir Andrew decides to stay and duel Cesario, saying, “An’t be any way, it must be with valour; for policy I hate” (3.2.28-29). His foolishness becomes apparent as he says this, because the audience knows that Sir Andrew is cowardly as well as lacking in intelligence. Putting quotes and claims together

Avoid the dangling quote NO: Antonio follows Sebastian into Illyria because he is kind and loyal. “My willing love,/ The rather by these arguments of fear,/Set forth in your pursuit” (3.3.11-13). YES: Antonio’s kindness and loyalty become obvious when he follows his new friend, Sebastian, into Illyria, stating that he is not only worried for his newfound friend, but also cares about him: “My willing love,/ The rather by these arguments of fear,/Set forth in your pursuit” (3.3.11- 13) By using the word “willing” to describe his love, Antonio is trying to tell Sebastian that he does not follow him out of necessity, but rather out of caring. Avoid the dangling quote

Write at least 2 well-formed paragraphs along with the following: 1. 4 quotes from Shakespeare (cite line numbers!) 2. An opening claim (thesis) that serves as the main point 3. A conclusion that sums up your ideas and re-states your opening claim.  Writing task

1. In 2.4, the Duke says to Viola: "There is no woman's sides/ Can bide the beating of so strong a passion/ As love doth give my heart; no woman's heart/So big, to hold so much. They lack retention" (2.4.92-96). How does the Duke portray men's love as it compares to women's love, and what does this tell us about his character?  2. In scenes such as 2.5 and 3.2, Shakespeare uses humour extensively. Choose a scene in the play and explain how Shakespeare creates humour. You might want to talk about dramatic irony, verbal irony, or revelation.  3. Loyalty is one of the themes of Twelfth Night. However, it seems that loyalty gets some characters into sticky situations (think of Antonio's sacrifice for Sebastian, or Viola's sacrifice for the Duke) - although we also know that comedies typically end well. Considering these examples, then, do you believe that Shakespeare's play encourages or discourages loyalty? Pick a side and argue it using examples from the play. Prompts