Questions:
"Twelfth Night" is explicated briefly in terms of delusions.
I know that in "Twelfth Night", Malvolio suffers from delusions. One is in thinking that he is beloved by Olivia.
1) What are the consequences of his delusion in thinking Olivia is in love with him?
2) What are some other examples of situations where he deludes himself?
3) How do Malvolio's delusions affect himself?
4) How do Malvolio's delusions affect those around him?
5) Is there a particular reason why Shakespeare would have created the character of Malvolio this way? What impact does it have on the play?