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In what way do the Shakespearian characters in Twelfth Night use the issues of disguise and deception?
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In what way do the Shakespearian characters in Twelfth Night use the issues of disguise and deception? Shakespeare's play, Twelfth Night effectively uses the issues of disguise and deception particularly through the character of Viola. The play is more or less based around this character and although many of the other characters also use disguise and/or deception, it is not to the same extent. However when Viola says "I'm not what I play" Act1 Sc5. this also true of the other characters in the play. The issue of disguise and deception causes some tension in the audience and even between the characters themselves. For example when disguises seem to slip, Shakespeare cleverly gets a gasping reaction from the audience. Also Viola's use of disguise and deception sets up a sort o chain or connection with the other characters and when her true identity is revealed so the other character' part in...
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