In Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night it is evident that there is a fluctuation in attitude based on the character of Viola/Cesario. With Viola being Cesario she ends up better understanding both sexes and ending up having a better understanding for Orsino. At the beginning of the play when Viola is adopting her male identity, she is creating another self, like two masks. She can decide which to wear between the two emotions. She decides …showed first 75 words of 896 total…

…showed last 75 words of 896 total…has one love (to Orsino) and is loyal. But, Olivia is still in love, and requests that Cesario return. Overall, Viola learns that in the role of Cesario she had to be quick on her feet, and defend the probing questions and statements as to her love and others love for her. As well she acquired the skill to bide her time, until the time was right, lest she reveal her true self or intentions.