Characters

The cast of Twelfth Night

The people who make Twelfth Night move — what they want, who they love, who they hate, and how each one fits the story. Tap any name to read more.

Ruler of Illyrias

Duke Orsino

A nobleman addicted to the performance of love, imprisoned by his own romantic excess · ~30

Brother (deceased); cousin Sir Toby Belchs

Olivia

A countess in mourning, trapped by her own performance of grief until love breaks the spell · Young noblewoman

Twin sister; Beloved friend and rescuers

Sebastian

Viola's twin brother; a shipwrecked gentleman who becomes entangled in Illyria's confusion · Approximately sixteen, same as Viola

uncle to Olivias

Sir Toby Belch

Olivia's drunken uncle; ringleader of the subplot against Malvolio · middle-aged

Twin sister to Sebastian; daughter of a count from Messalines

Viola

Shipwrecked twin who disguises herself as a boy and becomes entangled in a love triangle · Almost fourteen (in her brother's estimation); appears young

Other characters

Feste

The fool; truth-teller and riddler who stands outside the play's madness

Malvolio

Olivia's steward; a self-deluded social climber undone by his own ambition

Sir Andrew Aguecheek

A wealthy, foolish suitor; comic relief

Maria

Olivia's waiting-woman and architect of Malvolio's downfall

Fabian

Sir Toby's conspirator and wit; architect of Malvolio's humiliation

Antonio

Generous sea captain and Sebastian's devoted protector

Captain

Viola's rescuer and confidant; keeper of her secret · Unknown
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