Twelfth Night: Six Questions

1. Is Orsino really upset about being rejected by Olivia? He seems to like the dramatic aspect of falling in and out of love more than actually being in love. (I.i.35)

2. Is Orsino a homosexual? He seems very attracted to Viola/Cesario even though he believes him to be a boy. (I.iv.30)

3. Why doesnt Olivia get mad at the clown when he jokes about her brother being in hell? She has rejected men for saying much less offensive things. (I.v.67)

4. If Olivia doesn't like or get along with Malvolio, why does she keep him around? (I.v.90)

5. Does Olivia really believe Cesario is a man or is she playing along? It seems like you would recognize a woman in any disguise considering they didn't have the modern makeup techniques we do today. (I.v.165)

6. If everybody feels that love is so dangerous, why are they all trying so hard to find it? (Act One)