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       Weird Antonio and Viola's Crush (Act 2)
   DIR By: lwright18
       Date: February 15, 2016, 1:59 pm
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       In Act 2 Scene 1, we find out that Sebastian is indeed still
       alive but they give no back story on how he survived (I guess it
       is one of those "imagination scenes" Shakespeare likes to leave
       to the directors). We also meet another character by that name
       of Antonio who seems quite smitten with young Sebastian. Antonio
       is willing to go anywhere and everywhere with Sebastian; "Will
       you stay no longer, nor will you not that I go with you?"
       (2.1.1-2). There is a intriguing odd almost sexual aspect to
       their relationship as Antonio says Sebastian leaving will bring
       death upon him; "If you will not murder me for my love, let me
       be your servant" (2.1.29-30). Antonio offers to be Sebastian's
       servant and will bring him all that he needs. Back in the 1600s,
       wives were known and expected to be their man's servants. Is
       Shakespeare implying a gay relationship between these two men?
       In Act 2 Scene 3, I notice that Viola is developing
       feelings for Duke Orsino after only knowing him for a short
       period of time. Shakespeare implied this by Orsino asking Viola
       if he has loved anyone before with some implication that he is a
       player;" My life upon ’t, young though thou art, thine eye/ Hath
       stay’d upon some favor that it loves./ Hath it not, boy?"
       (2.3.20-23). Orsino is thinking that he is just having girl talk
       with one of his bros but actually Viola replies that she has
       fallen in love before; "A little, by your favor" (2.3.24). She
       implied that she loved him but he didn't notice that
       signals......yet.
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