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Twelfth Night, Act 3, Scene 4 summary

Act 3, Scene 4 of 18 · 15 min to read the scene

In Act 3, Scene 4, Malvolio mistakes Olivia’s concern for affection, while Sir Toby and Fabian frighten Viola and Sir Andrew into a duel. Antonio intervenes and is arrested, but his mistaken appeal to Viola as Sebastian gives her reason to hope that her brother survives.

What happens

  1. Malvolio smiles, wears yellow stockings, and repeats the letter’s instructions, leaving Olivia convinced that he needs care.
  2. Sir Toby, Maria, and Fabian continue their deception and plan to confine Malvolio in darkness.
  3. Sir Andrew brings a challenge, but Sir Toby decides to frighten both opponents through invented accounts of their fighting skills.
  4. Olivia gives Viola her portrait and asks her to return, while Viola continues to plead for her master.
  5. Antonio interrupts the unwilling duel, faces arrest, and accuses Viola of ingratitude when she cannot return his purse.
  6. Antonio calls Viola Sebastian, awakening her hope for her brother; Sir Andrew follows her to attempt another attack.

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In this scene

What to notice

Antonio’s mistake becomes a source of hope rather than merely confusion. Viola connects his words with the possibility that her brother survives.

Quick check

Why does Sir Toby decide not to deliver Sir Andrew’s letter?

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