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How does Shakespearean comedy entangle mental and visual love?

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8 months ago
Referring to The Two Gentlemen of Verona and Twelfth Night.


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Twelfth Night is a great example.
Consider the implications of these situations:
- Olivia falls in love with Cesario but switches easily to Sebastian, who is identical, but personally different.
- There is a hint of 'forbidden' love between Cesario and Orsino, which can be consummated when Cesario 'transforms' into a girl.
- Malvolio believes Olivia will love him more if he changes his appearance - cross garters, smile.
This is a start at least!