Wednesday, February 17, 2010
inkshedding activity!
The quote that I have been assigned is spoken by Malvolio. He states, " I may command where I adore. Why, she may command me; I serve her, she is my lady. Why, this is evident to any formal capacity. There is no obstruction in this. And the end--what should that alphabetical position portend? If I could make that resemble something in me! Softly! M.O.A.I." This is found in Act II, Scene 5, lines 119-124. This quote describes Malvolio's reaction while reading the letter he found.He believes that this letter has been written by Olivia, but is unaware that it has actually been written by Maria as a joke. Maria attempted to make the letter seem to be from Olivia and has prepared it as authentic as possible. The letter reveals that Olivia is in love with someone and wants this person to know, but she cannot confess her love for this person to the world. Malvolio is completely fooled by this letter and sincerely believes it to be from Olivia. In this quote, Malvolio is stating that he will be her servant, which is ironic because he pretty much already is. He adores Olivia and is willing to do anything for her. He thinks very highly of Olivia and expresses that he will be nothing but loyal to her. Malvolio is saying that it is obvious that this letter was intended for him and that they will be in love. Malvolio is also convinced that the letters at the end of the letter represent his name, however, I don't see how those letters correspond to his name.
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