Malvolio initially seems to be a minor character, but he becomes more interesting as the play progresses. He seems to be a serious, stiff and proper servant who likes nothing better than to spoil other people’s fun. Feste's role also appears to be as a minor character, but in fact his role is of principal significance. He is used as a commentator on the actions of the other characters. In difference of Malvolio, his job is to keep people happy and smiling.
Malvolio is target of a terrible joke from the other servants in Olivia’s house. This joke reveals certain characteristics of Malvolio that