Twelfth Night

) Also , we find ourselves at the court of Duke Orsino who is wealthy as he is the ruler of Illyria. In some scenes , such as in Act I and Act II, we are at the seacoast of Illyria with Viola and Sebastian , respectively.
             Time of Action: This play appears to have "occurred- in Medieval times, in a coastal European country during the sixteenth century.
             Duration of Action: This play seems to take place over the period of three months , as Orsino states this in Act V, scene I. "This youth hath tended him for three months (Cesario) ", after the shipwreck has occurred.
             Mood: The moods reflected in the various scenes vary. In Act I , we see the young Viola dealing with great trepidation as she attempts to figure out her next move. She is also in terrible grief over the thought of losing her twin brother. Orsinio's heartsick nature is obvious to the audience as he woes the fact that his love is unrequited. There is intermittent silliness played out by Sir Toby, Sir Andrew, Feste, and Maria herself. There is apparent excessive sadness and longing in Olivia's mourning over her brother. Sebastian bemoans his sister's death in Act II, scene I. And it shows just how dearly these characters love one another. There is also some contemptuous feelings floating around in the scenes that portray Malvolio as a uppity sort, thus evoking hostility from some.
             Brief Synopsis of Plot:.
             Act I, scene I.-----At the opening, we see Orsino lamenting over his love for Lady Olivia, who he is determined to have. Sadly for Orsino, she not only doesn't love him, but she has vowed to mourn her late brother for yet another seven years, therefore she is not going to go out in public and she will veil her face.
             Act I, scene ii.---Viola is seen here suffering from the shipwreck of which she and her twin brother were in. She fears he is dead. She also needs to disguise herself as a boy as she is alone and has come upon the seacoast of Illyria.