Jul 26, 2008

Twelfth Night | Antonio (Character Analysis)

Antonio is the sea captain who rescues Sebastian and is more of a full-fledged character than Viola's twin, Sebastian. Antonio is a helping character who demonstrates the Christian quality of placing his own life in jeopardy for the sake of his friend. He becomes Sebastian's devoted friend after rescuing him from a shipwreck. Antonio's discussion with his new friend in II.i introduces the fact that Sebastian and his sister, Viola, are twins who were "born [with] in an hour" of one another (II.i.19). Antonio's affection for Sebastian is so strong that he decides to follow the young man to...