Twelfth Night · Character
Curio
Attendant to Duke Orsino who appears in early scenes.
minor
Also known as Curio The hart
First appearance: Scene I
Curio shows up with force in Scene I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Curio attempts to engage Orsino in hunting, but his suggestion is turned into a metaphor for Orsino's unrequited love.
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In Scene I: Curio attempts to engage Orsino in hunting, but his suggestion is turned into a metaphor for Orsino's unrequited love. Later, in Scene IV: The Duke's Commission: He enters with the Duke and attendants, but…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
In this scene, the dramatic climax occurs when Duke Orsino, who has been obsessed with Olivia, unknowingly con…
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