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Viola: the female of a twin brother–sister pair, who enters Illyria disguised as Cesario and finds love
A Sea Captain: a friend to Viola who comes ashore with her
Summary
The setting of this scene is appropriately away from the majestic atmosphere of the Duke’s palace. We meet Viola and a captain on a seacoast. Viola’s practical nature serves to complement the Duke’s romantic character.
Shipwrecked, Viola asks the Captain and sailors where she is. The Captain tells her that they are in a region called “Illyria.”...
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