Twelfth Night: Darkness

The transcript explores themes of madness, reality, and ignorance through the character of Malvolia, who is blindfolded and bound, symbolizing her internal darkness and unreality. The dialogue with Feste highlights the irony of belief and challenges dogma, as Malvolia's struggle is not just physical but also a metaphor for self-imposed ignorance. Shakespeare uses this to critique societal norms and the nature of truth.

What metaphor is used to describe ignorance in the first section?

• A sunny day

• A dark house

• A bright room

• A clear sky

In the second section, what is Malvolia's darkness attributed to?

• Her family's beliefs

• Her friends' opinions

• Her physical surroundings

• Her internal imagination

What does Malvolia need to convince Feste of in the second section?

• That she is a priest

• That the house is bright

• That she believes in Pythagoras

• That she is not mad

In the final section, what belief does Feste challenge Malvolia with?

• The idea that souls go into animals

• The belief in a single God

• The notion of reincarnation

• The concept of eternal life

What does Shakespeare explore through the interaction between Malvolia and Feste?

• The nature of reality

• The clash of beliefs and dogma

• The power of love

• The importance of friendship