... three, scene one occurs in the dialogue. What ensues is a brilliant example of Shakespeare's mastery of the English language. Instead of the physical fighting found in Romeo and Juliet or Hamlet, Shakespeare creates a playful bandying of words and wit. The result of which adds an interesting dimension to Viola by merit of her quick wit and clever thinking. The portrayal of ... a great deal about Feste's role in the play. Feste is shown to be not just a comic relief figure, like Sir Andrew; he is perceptive when others are not, as Viola notes after the encounter. The conversation is so s...

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