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One of the characteristics of the fool is that he has licence to speak truth to power with no holds barred – in a context where no-one else dare do that, for fear of their lives, in the case of monarchs and princes. Feste says outrageous things to Olivia, verging on calling her stupid, making her laugh at things that no-one else would dare say.
Feste is a fictional character in William Shakespeare 's comedy Twelfth Night. He is a fool (royal jester) attached to the household of the Countess Olivia. He has apparently been there for some time, as he was a "fool that the Lady Olivia's father took much delight in" (2.4).
Just because Feste looks the part of a fool does not mean that he is actually foolish or unintelligent. As Feste insists, “he wears not motley in his brain,” meaning that he still has his wits about him. As we quickly learn, Feste is the most intelligent and incisive character in Twelfth Night.
The clown, or fool, of Olivia’s household, Feste moves between Olivia’s and Orsino’s homes. He earns his living by making pointed jokes, singing old songs, being generally witty, and offering good advice cloaked under a layer of foolishness. In spite of being a professional fool, Feste often seems the wisest character in the play.
Read a translation of Act III, scene ii. Summary: Act III, scene iii. Elsewhere, in the streets of Illyria, we find that Sebastian and Antonio have at last arrived at their destination.
31. Juli 2015 · Act 4, scene 1 The Fool encounters Sebastian, whom he mistakes for Cesario. When Sir Andrew and Sir Toby attack Sebastian, the Fool fetches Olivia, who again declares her love—this time to a delighted Sebastian.
31. Juli 2015 · line. Contents. Act 4, scene 2. Scene 2. Synopsis: Under directions from Sir Toby, the Fool disguises himself as a parish priest and visits the imprisoned Malvolio. In his own person, the Fool agrees to fetch pen, paper, and a candle for the supposed madman. Enter Maria and ⌜Feste, the Fool.⌝. MARIA Nay, I prithee, put on this gown and this beard;
