A Study of the Fool in twelth night
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... 2:23), "satan"(4.2:32) and confuses him by wittingly making him a fool. Throughout the play, Malvolio has always been the person who intentionally spoils the pleasure of other people(killjoy). He is Feste's worst nightmare in the play, but in the end is triumphed over by Feste completely and is the only character to show a negative attitude and a dignity reversed.
"MALVOLIO: I'll be revenged on the whole pack of you!" (5.1:375) At the end of the comedy, Feste, "is given the last word and is left in possession of the stage".
Maria, Olivia's companion is another person who seems enthusiastic in playing pranks on other people. In Twelfth Night, she plays the unsuspecting role of a behind the scene fool who gives ideas to Feste, Sir Andrew & Sir Toby to assist her in her plans. In two incidents, she remains quiet ...
