Symbols in Twelfth Night
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Music: Harmonic Resonance of Love Music's enchanting notes resonate with love's themes from the outset of "Twelfth Night." Orsino's opening words – "If music be the food of love, play on" – establish an immediate connection between music and love. Throughout the play, music symbolizes love's nurturing essence. Viola, planning her transformation into Orsino's page, emphasizes her musical talents as a qualifying factor. Viola's hypothetical confession of love to Olivia entails composing affectionate songs. In Act 2, Scene 4, Orsino and Viola share an intimate moment while music underscores their interaction. The Fool's song about a "sad true lover" encapsulates the irony of Orsino and Viola's genuine love, unbeknownst to Orsino. Viola, as Cesario, reveals her preference for sincere words over celestial music when discussing her feelings for Orsino. Jewelry: Manifestation of Desire In "Twelfth Night," jewelry becomes a …