My Own Shakespeare
Bettany Hughes
May 15, 2012
Historian Bettany Hughes discusses her favorite moment from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, focusing on its exploration of identity and cruelty towards Malvolio.
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- The scene of Malvolio being tricked in Twelfth Night represents a transition from childhood to adulthood and teaches about the impact of reactions in the world.
- Mariah's realization of the consequences of playing with people's lives emphasizes the importance of treating others with respect and empathy in interactions.
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The Impact of Malvolio's Scene
One scene from Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night has always had a significant impact on the speaker. It is the moment when Malvolio, the unfortunate character, is tricked into believing he is mad. This scene marked a transition from childhood to adulthood for the speaker and taught an important lesson about the role of reactions in the world. The brutality of the characters, such as Sir Toby and Mariah, towards Malvolio highlights the significance of how we interact with others.
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