Twelfth Night like all Shakespearean comedies is largely about social concerns. The social messages in Twelfth Night are largely about that no one should be judged on appearance as they can be deceptive and the importance of self awareness or the humour in lack of.
In conclusion, Twelfth Night is full of lighthearted moments and this is expressed through both the main and the subplots, in which the fool is the one to control comedy and humour in the play. Feste's role in this Illyrian comedy is significant because he assists in making the comedy work in many senses. His pride made him think that flattery is love thus he gave everything to Goneril and Regan.
This was his biggest mistake, leaving him completely dependent upon his two hateful daughters. He kicked Cordellia out so there is no hope of him being helped now. This is denoted in various aspects of his antic disposition. Hamlet's antic disposition is self imposed, meaning that he himself decides to appear "mad", assuming the antic disposition willingly because he thinks it meet. It is methodical because there is a system to it. He is able to turn it on and off when he has reason for it; other characters in the play notice it and Hamlet himself states it.
Finally, Hamlet's madness is also clever because it allows him to express himself and his thoughts clearly, and through comments full of wit that show his awareness of reality when he mocks other characters in their faces without their noticing. Iago becomes one of Shakespeare's most frightening villains, because he can look at someones eyes, lie through his teeth, and make a person believe he possesses good intentions.
At the moment Iago holds little difficulty with Roderigo, who assumes that Iago must have known about Othello's plans, but Iago quickly talks his way out of the difficulty and takes jurisdiction of the situation. Iago declares that the departure comes a complete surprise, and Roderigo answers, "Thou told'st me thou didst hold him in thy hate" giving Iago a chance to talk about himself, which he loves.
To prove his hatred of Othello, Iago tells the story of how he was passed over for promotion to lieutenant. Tartuffe claims to be a religious figure, and Orgon believes he is protecting his home from sin. However, it is explained that Tartuffe uses Orgon and his money, displaying his true character, which is one of greed and deceit. He hands him money. Cleante, speaking to Orgon, says that Tartuffe is a hypocrite and not truly devoted to religion.
Many scenes in the play ridicule the type of character who can no longer participate successfully in society and who then retires from society and attacks it. Having once adopted a life of piety, Orgon tries to become the epitome of the pious person and goes to absurd extremes both in his words and deeds. In contrast, when he discovers the hypocrisy of Tartuffe, he reverses himself and determines to hate and persecute all pious men.
Orgon, then, seems to be a man of extravagant excesses who never steers his course along a rational, middle course, but instead, fluctuates between absurd extremes. For all his faults — his gullibility, his tendency to fly off the handle Ever wonder where Damis got that from? It's just that sometimes, he needs a little help from his friends. He only falls for Tartuffe's tricks because he's too willing to believe in Tartuffe and all his claims. After all, Tartuffe promises him the path to piety and salvation.
Can you blame him for buying into it? Well, maybe a little.
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