Assignment
In studies of literature, we often focus on the development of a single protagonist or hero. However, the comedy, the plot, and the meaning of Twelfth Night are all deeply rooted in the development of pairs of characters. Throughout the play, we encounter many different types of character pairings: siblings, twins, lovers, friends, allies, and enemies.
Select a pair of characters from Twelfth Night. What is their relationship? How does it change over the course of the play? What influence or effect does their pairing have on other characters, or on the events unfolding on Shakespeare’s stage? Support your argument using specific details and direct quotations from the text.
Your essay should be approximately one to two pages in length. Use one-inch margins and a 12-point font.
The first paragraph should contain a thesis statement in which you clearly present the argument you want to make in your essay.
Each body paragraph should begin with a topic sentence in which you clearly state the argument for that paragraph.
Be sure to support your arguments with brief, relevant examples—including direct quotations from the text. Each body paragraph should include at least three pieces of supporting evidence and should be clearly linked together with intelligent commentary.
When using direct quotations from the text, document your citation using standard conventions (include act, scene, and line numbers for each quote).
Hints and Tips
Be sure to prioritize your arguments.
You may find it helpful to use prewriting strategies, such as brainstorming, before sitting down to write your essay. Prewriting strategies will help you identify your thesis statement and each of your paragraph topics, as well as the evidence you want to use.
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