so long reader(s)...

Putting aside the emotional distress train I am riding due to the fact that THIS IS MY LAST POST IN MY HIGH SCHOOL CAREER.... (I'm actually fine with that haha)

Social Class has to do with the amount of money is in your wallet. The different yet intangible ideology define your life whether you want to or not. It's worse in other countries too. In general though, it influences who you are no matter where you live. I'll admit not once did I really consider social class playing any sort of role in affecting the plot of this play. However, Twelfth Night (although we never finished reading it nor did it emphasize anything about social classes) can be correlated to the social class that some people obsess over. It could possibly have some influence in their actions. First, we have Sir Andrew Augecheek. He is meant to be the comedic relief in the play. I think Andrew stays as a guest at Olivia’s place due to the lavish living style of theirs. He likes the tranquility of the upper class and more importantly he likes being with Toby. He enjoys having fun singing and dancing. If I was in his position I wouldn’t leave either! He is probably in the working class or so, so it must be a different, thrilling experience for him. Who would want to pack their bags and leave?? He is supposed to be winning over Olivia but to no avail. She isn't giving him any time of her day because, gee, I dont know, she's in mourning!! This is the first red flag. But he doesn't seem to complain. He kind of just sticks around even after he realizes she isn't into him. He seems to have a lot of fun.

I guess you can say their prank was a little too far. And that perhaps it had mor

e meaning to it than just revenge on a rude man. It is possible that they are done with his
authoritativeness. It just so happens that they are lower class servants while he has an upper social status. Coincidence?? (possibly) They probably are sick of it and they finally decided to do something about it. They know he's in love with Olivia and they take advantage of that. They write this letter pretending to be Olivia, professing her love for him. Anyway, I think Malvolio is in love with the life he would have with Olivia if they were to marry. He wants everything that comes with it. Because he knows with Olivia would come a higher up in the soc

ial class. "You are idle shallow

things: I am not of your element" Clearly he thinks highly of himself and so by marrying Olivia, his status will not only be greater but concrete. He isnt actually in love with her. I don't think he even knows anything about her! He isn't there for her when her brother passes away. In fact he is smiling very creepy and weird and creepy. (of course because of the letter but it just shows how inconsiderate he is due to Olivia being in mourning) He even has the audacity to think she loves him back!! He honestly believes Olivia actually likes him. He believe she is just pretending not to know what he is talking about (referring to the letter) as opposed to seeing through his delirious delusions. Overall he is just fantasizing about marrying Olivia for the glory and riches attached.
By Orsino pointing out the fact that Sebastian’s blood is noble, he is saying that he seems upper class. This shows that perhaps they do care about marrying someone who is in the same class as you. Orsino seems to approve of Sebastian in this scene due to him turning out to be in the upper class. This scene is also when they are uncovering the truth about "Cesario" and that neither Sebastian or Viola drowned in the shipwreck. Orsino is happy for this. "my share" meaning Viola. He is going to be with her now since she turned out to be a woman. But should these two words really matter that much? Does it really make or break this concept? In the grand scheme things? no. But for this test? Possibly. It might matter in regards to a question on social class. It insinuates the idea of "noble" which back then, they were the ones that had a lot of power and influence. So this could have to do with marrying in your rank sort of idea. Though I disagree that there is too much significance behind these two simple words nor any means to overthink about it.

director dizzy

I would make a stronger emphasis on the tragic events in Viola and Olivia’s lives. For the most part death negatively impacts everyone. In this case it is very critical to the plot as it influences their actions that lead to them falling in love. Thus, very important!!! Their deaths would be portrayed more serious and dramatic. It seemed very brief both in the play and the movie. I would show moments of the both of them prior to the shipwreck so the audience gets to know Viola her brother's relationship better. I would definitely keep their hand trick from the movie in mine too. For Olivia, I would show a few happy memories of Olivia with her father and brother on the way to the funeral event. I think it is important that the audience truly understands this tragedy and understand their suffering better. However, I would not want the whole movie to be so overbearing dramatic and depressing like the actual movie we watched in class. I would personally keep it light hearted but serious at some points. So basically I’d make it a rom-com. I liked the drama version but I also didn’t think it got the comedic parts down. Shakespeare intended Twelfth Night to be a comedy, however I didn't always understand how some parts were meant to be funny. I saw the humor in the scenes with Toby, Maria, and the fool. I enjoyed the parts of them messing with Malvolio. Which brings me to the next point of my script. I want to present Malvolio in more scenes so you see his sucky, mean self. Particularly the main reason for why they don't like him. I would make a quick recollection of memories of Maria, the fool, and Toby to really portray his horribleness. This is important so you, the audience, can really enjoy the vengeful prank played on him. I definitely want to make the scenes with Maria, The Fool, and Toby humorous. This play is witty so I would mostly keep to the script with the exception being the scenes I would add. I would stay true to the setting and time frame so nothing too major changes. I think it would be drastically different if it were set in the 21st century or something.

As for the love scenes I would emphasize passion. Their professions of love are so well written and deep that I cannot picture them being anything but passionate and fairly serious. How could Shakespeare have meant it to be funny??? I would emphasize the whole '"love at first sight" ordeal so people don't question the falling in love too fast because it's too unrealistic. These scenes, to me, will be more serious and sincere. I would also add a little bit of extra dialogue and jokes so you get more pizzazz in their encounters. Of course how can they truly have their happy ending without the truth being brought to light. Bringing me to my last point, I think the revelation should be a little more humorous. They should all be in complete disbelief and, like in the play, believe they are seeing a ghost. However this would be more of a comedic scene that will make everything come together for the perfect happy ending like the typical rom-coms are.
ight thx for reading <33 why yes, you can put away that grammy (or whatever directors win)away.