Response to ACT 2

I found that Act 2 of “Twelfth Night” by Shakespeare was a little difficult for me,

because of the old English. But otherwise, I was able to follow along with the story.

The way Shakespeare writes is hard to follow, especially with the iambic

pentameter. I feel that he writes his plays, like he’s writing a song. It’s as if he’s

writing about himself or events he’s experienced, and he’s living through the

characters. But that’s just me. In addition to the “old English, I found that Act 2

was a little boring; because the Duke was sends Viola to tell Olivia about how

much he loves her. Then, Olivia rejected him, and Viola dressed up as a boy. I

would of liked to see Viola’s disguise fall off while she was speaking to Olivia. But

don’t get me wrong the “love triangle” is funny, and the drama. What I did like

about Act 2, was Sir Toby. He acts so silly when he’s drunk, which is all the time.

And its so amazing how Olivia puts up with it. I also like Maria. Her character is

funny to me. She’s the smart, calm, cool, and collected person, who always has

smart remarks. She is just fantastic. I want to say I relate to her, but I can’t I have

a friend that definitely relates to her, but I don’t. I would say that I more am like

the fool. I’m that kind of person, that acts silly, and I have everyone “fooled” that I

am silly and just this carefree person. But, that is so not me. I’m more of like a

person who is a hard worker; that person who is serious and independent, but I

also like to have fun; I have different personalities. Also, I don’t really like Olivia.

She reminds me of those girls who are to stubborn to appreciate what they have,

and that people are throwing themselves at their feet, but they are so blind they

can’t see it; or maybe their noses are to stuck up in the air. Anyway, Olivia need to

recognize that the Duke is a man that would do anything for her, just anything, so

that he can see her and make her happy. Olivia needs to get her act together and

stop being all about “me, me, me, me!” That’s how I feel about her.