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Twelfth Night SummaryAct One picture oneThis scene introduces us to the Duke, who is in love with a girl calledOlivia. His handmaid goes to ask her wether or not she would like to go out withthe Duke. The message back from her servant is that Olivia will not be seen inpublic for seven years because of the death of her brother.Scene TwoAfter a shipwreck, Viola finds herself of Illyria, a coastal town. Shebelieves that her brother has been killed in the shipwreck, and that she willnever get off this island. After learning about the Duke, she arranges with thecaptain of the ship to disguise herself and to serve the Duke. He may then fallin love with her.Scene Three Sir Toby and Maria are talking to each other about Olivias decision to dawning for seven years. They are also talking about Sir Tobys drinking and friend,Sir Andrew, a foolish knight that has been brought to the castle as a suitor toOlivia. Sir Andrew says he is red to leave, but Sir Toby persuades him not to,as Olivia is not interested in the Duke. Maria leaves, and Andrew and Toby dance.Scene FourViola, already disguised as Cesario (she is referred to as Cesarioinstead of Viola throughout the play), has already became a servant to the Duke.Her first job is to try and persuade Olivia to go out with the Duke. Viola hasfallen in love with the Duke.Scene FiveMaria and Feste the clown are talking when Olivia enters with Malvolio.She has a conversation with Feste, and he gets the better of her. Mariaannounces that a young man (Cesario) is hither to see Olivia. She says that ifhe is from the Duke, she will not see him. Maria rescues and says the young manwill not take no for an answer, so Olivia meets him with Maria at her side.Cesario is very convincing about the Dukes love, but Olivia is not unstuck. Shedismisses Cesario, and when by her self, shows that she is in love with him.She sends Malvolio with a ring Cesario apparently left behind, and said heshould return tomorrow.Act TwoScene OneSebastian, V iolias identical twin brother comes to shore after theshipwreck, saved by Antonio. He wants to be Sebastians servant, but he saysthat he will make it to the Dukes court by himself.Scene TwoMalvolio runs after Cesario to give him the ring. He denies that he gaveit to her, and so Malvolio puts it on the ground in front of him.