Here’s a simple list of characters for Twelfth Night:
- Viola/Cesario: The main character. After surviving a shipwreck, she pretends to be a boy named Cesario to work for Duke Orsino. She secretly falls in love with Orsino while helping him woo Olivia.
- Sebastian: Viola’s twin brother. He also survives the shipwreck, but people confuse him for Cesario when he arrives in Illyria.
- Duke Orsino: The Duke who is in love with Olivia. He likes Cesario, not knowing Cesario is actually Viola in disguise.
- Olivia: A rich countess who is mourning her brother. She falls in love with Cesario, not knowing Cesario is really Viola.
- Malvolio: Olivia’s serious steward. He is tricked into thinking Olivia loves him, leading to his embarrassment.
- Sir Toby Belch: Olivia’s uncle who enjoys drinking and causing trouble. He pushes Sir Andrew to try to win Olivia’s heart.
- Maria: Olivia’s smart servant who helps play a prank on Malvolio.
- Sir Andrew Aguecheek: A silly knight who tries to court Olivia, but only because Sir Toby encourages him.
- Feste: Olivia’s funny fool, who entertains everyone with jokes and songs.
- Antonio: A sea captain who saves Sebastian and becomes his friend.
These characters get mixed up in love, confusion, and funny situations.
