Viola Character Analysis
By: Daniel Macias
Violas Idenity
Violas Gender
Violas Perception
In the text people view viola as someone loyal. Because she is always around to help Duke Orsino. she worked for him for many weeks. She only disguised her self as a boy, because she needed work. It is hard to find work as a woman. but she sees her self as a strong-willed, smart young lady. "Stand you a while aloof. Cesario thou know'st no less but all. I have unclasped to thee the book even my secret soul" (1.IV.11-13) This proves that viola is loyal because the Duke is able to trust her. Duke trust her with all of his secrets.
Violas Similarities/ Differences
Viola and I are similar in many ways. For starters she is very independent and I like doing Things on my own. Another similarity is that viola and I are both loyal. Because viola is always there for Duke Orsino and I am always there for my friends and family.
Also viola and I are also different in many ways. Viola is willing to disguise her self as a woman. Because its hard for a woman to get work. And I would not be willing to dress up as the opposite gender for any reason.
Viola (Shes the Man)
Violas Idenity
Violas Gender
Viola sees herself as a intelligent young lady. But to play soccer she has to disguise herself as her brother. She only sees her self as a young lady. But to do what she loves she will go through having to dress as a boy. In the beginning it was hard for her to even act or sound like a boy.
Violas Perception
In the film She's The Man. viola is seen to many people as more a tomboy and very athletic. she is seen like this by others because she very careless she doesn't care about make up and dresses. she loves to play soccer. But when she is disguised as Sebastian in the beginning a lot of the guys thought she/he was weird but then they started to like her/him. Because she/he made it seem that he/she was a stud with the ladies.
Violas Similarities / Differences
Some similarities that I have with viola are that we both are athletes. and we are both very determined. we are both intelligent, and we get ourselves into sticky situations. without even trying.
Also some differences are she is very outgoing. she says what's on her mind and what she thinks. she doesn't care about others peoples opinions. On the other hand I am more quiet and keep thing to my self I am not as outgoing.