"Twelfth Night" Character Analysis on Viola

Some people will do anything for love. They will cheat, steal, lie, and even give up their life. In some cases they will sacrifice their dreams just to make them happy. This is what real, pure, unselfish love is. In "Twelfth Night" by Shakespeare, Viola, disguised as a man, has found herself in love with her master. Her love for the Duke Orsino is so great that she sacrifices her chances to be with him …

…soul of her love for the Duke and her brother. Without it, she would become just like Olivia or the Duke. Through loyalty, aggressiveness, purity, and passion, Viola shows how love can work out even in the most unhopeful situations. Shakespeare uses these characteristics to show also how love is not just attraction and can be a wonderful thing. Twelfth Night is certainly a love story that shows us all how great love can be.