Viola

• Viola washes ashore in Illyria (the Dalmatian coast, across the Adriatic from Italy). She has heard of Duke Orsino, and disguises herself as a man to work for him.

• Obstacles:

• 1. The Duke is in love with Olivia.

• 2. Viola is dressed as a man and therefore cannot express her woman’s love for the Duke.

• 3. To remain his servant, she cannot reveal her true rank.

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