Act 1, Scene 5, Twelfth Night, Translation, Shakespeare

Introducing a groundbreaking method to unravel the complexities of Shakespeare's language: our interactive modern translation of Twelfth Night, Act 1, Scene 5. Click on any line in the original text, and experience its modern rendition illuminate the screen, seamlessly bridging historical eloquence with present-day clarity. By harmonizing the traditional with the contemporary, we provide a clearer path to grasp the essence of Shakespeare's timeless drama, tailored to the comprehension of modern readers. SCENE V. OLIVIA'S house. Enter MARIA and Clown MARIA Nay, either tell me where thou hast been, or I will not open my lips so wide as a bristle may enter in way of thy excuse: my lady will hang thee for thy absence. Clown Let her hang me: he that is well hanged in this world needs to fear no colours. MARIA Make that good. Clown He shall see none to fear. MARIA A good lenten answer: I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no colours.' Clown Where, good Mistress Mary? SCEN…