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Illyria

The setting of the play was an ancient region on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea covering parts of modern Albania, Croatia, and Montenegro.

Messaline

This is the country from which Viola and Sebastian hail.

Shipwreck

This event leads to Viola’s arrival on the coast, where she first appears with a Captain who saved her.

Period of Mourning

The Countess Olivia refuses to see any suitor during these seven years following the death of her father and brother.

Yellow Stockings

Sir Toby, Sir Andrew and Maria play a trick on Malvolio using a fake letter to suggest that Malvolio wear these garments.

Dark Chamber

As part of a joke on Malvolio, Sir Toby, Sir Andrew and Maria, lock him in this location.

Veil

This object denoting mourning is worn by Olivia in the play. When Olivia and Viola meet for the first time, Viola (as...

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