Twelfth Night · Character
Valentine
Gentleman attending Duke Orsino, who delivers messages to Olivia.
minor
First appearance: Scene I
Valentine shows up with force in Scene I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Valentine returns from Olivia's house with news of her vow to mourn her brother for seven years.
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In Scene I: Valentine returns from Olivia's house with news of her vow to mourn her brother for seven years. Later, in Scene IV: The Duke's Commission: He briefly speaks with Cesario about the Duke's favor, noting…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting figures and helpers
- Olivia's household conspirators
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- 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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