Analyzing Viola
By: Zach Mascenic
Viola in the play
Viola's Identity
Viola's Gender
People's perception on Viola
Everyone in the story sees Viola in different ways. First, Orsino sees Viola as a friend that he can talk to in a time of need that he wouldn't tell anyone else. Olivia sees Viola as a guy that she wants to marry because she is in love with her, but Olivia doesn't know that she is actually a girl. Sir Andrew sees Viola as an enemy because Olivia is treating Viola better than she is treating Sir Andrew. That is why Sir Andrew want to duel with Viola. "Marry, I saw your niece do more favors to the Count's servingman than ever she bestowed upon me. O saw 'ti' the orchard" (III. ii. 6-8). This quote shows that Sir Andrew is jealous of Viola. Throughout the story, everyone's perception on Viola changes because of her actions and how she acts, they are all different. Viola doesn't see herself the same as what people think of her.
Similarities and Differences Shared with Viola
One thing that I have in common with Viola is that we will do whatever we have to do to prove a point. We want to prove people wrong. Another thing we have in common is that we both aren't aggressive.
We both are different because I wouldn't disguise myself as a different gender making everyone think I'm a girl. Another thing on how were different is that she always says what is on her mind and doesn't think about it. I don't do that.
Viola in the movie
Viola's Identity
Viola's Gender
Peoples Perception on Viola
Similarities and Differences Shared with Viola
A similarity that Viola and I share is that we both like to prove people wrong. Another similarity we share is that we both are independent when it comes to taking advice.
A Difference between Viola and I is that she likes to get into fights. Another difference between us is that she loves playing soccer and I don't like soccer.