How does Shakespearean comedy entangle mental and visual love?
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!
