Analyzing Viola
Part 1
Viola's Identity
Viola's Gender
"What kind of woman is't?
Of your complexion.
She is not worth thee, then. What years, i' faith?
About your years, my lord" (II.iv. 25-28).
Viola is hinting to Orsino that she is in love with him. She is saying the person she is in love with has the exact same qualities as Orsino. At this point she wishes that Orsino knew her true self and gender, so she could possibly be with him.
Perception
"Cesario, I swear by the spring roses, by virginity, honor, truth, and everything, I swear I love you" (III.i.139-141). Olivia admits her love for Cesario and lets her know that she is in a deep love for her. Viola doesn't understand what she did to make Olivia fall in love with her but she does not feel the same way considering the fact she is really a woman.
Similarities/Differences
We are similar because we both have brothers. We also both like somebody very much. I also relate to Viola because we both have someone that likes us but we do not feel the same way about them at all. We both try to let that person down softly but they can not take the hint. Finally, Viola and I relate because we both truly care about our brother alot and love them alot.
Part II
Identity
Gender
Perception
Similarities/Differences
We are different because Viola is obsessed with soccer. I have played soccer in the past, but I am not as interested in it as she is. Viola also takes it to another level when she pretends to be her brother just to beat her own schools soccer team.