Antonio's love for Sebastian is one of the truest and most loyal in the play and for this reason his exclusion from the happiness at the conclusion of the play serves as a solemn reminder that life is not as it is in the comic site of Illyria. Whereas Viola's predicament is easily and unquestionably solved by "O time, thou must untangle this not I" (2.2. 39) Sebastian plays a far more active role in pursuing his path. His love for Sebastian is demonstrated in Act 2 Scene 1 when he implores of Sebastian "If you will not murder me for my love, let me be your servant." (l.31-32). Then, rather than leaving his feelings as words, like Orsino who makes others do his work for him, Antonio decides to help Sebastian in Illyria despite the fact that he has "...many enemies in Orsino's court." (2.1. l.40) Despite Antonio's good intentions he suffers from Viola's deception. In Act 3 Scene 4, is the first instance where he is attempting to protect his friend only to be captured by the officers. Not only are his previous trespasses unveiled but he now becomes viewed also as a mad man. During the final scene Antonio is firstly dismissed by Orsino as "...thy words are madness" (5.1. l. 94) and Orsino then orders to take him outside the play. Although Sebastian reaffirms his feelings for Antonio in Act 5 scene 1 when he exclaims "How the hours have racked and tortured me / since I have lost thee!" (l.216-217) Antonio's possession of Sebastian has been usurped by Olivia and his position as a part of the play remains unresolved as more important matters take centre stage.

However, while within the playful tone of the play, Orsino's rapid transference of his love from Olivia to Viola in Act 5 is reasonable, there are subtle reminders that the play has relied to much on deception and that reality will uncover itself in the future. Orsino's insistence that Viola remains Cesario until she is dressed as a woman leaves Viola the woman largely uncharacterised. While she is depicted as strong and admirable in Act 1 scene 2, as she quickly moves to action and enlists the help of the Captain, for the remainder of the play she is always confined within her role as a man. Although there are aspects of her personality that are depicted through the use of deceptive wit, such as when she tells Orsino in Act 2 scene 4 that the person that she loves is "Of your complexion" (line 25), the true nature of the relationship between Orsino and Viola is never fully explored. Firstly, although Orsino fully admires Viola and Cesario and despite the insightful lecture that he gives her about love in Act 2 scene 4 lines 22 - 41, he has never, before the revelation of Sebastian, viewed her with romantic expression. Secondly Viola never had the opportunity to fully express her love for Orsino. Thus circumstances by which they agree on union are superficial and lack sincerity and honesty and there is no assurance that a higher level of love will be achieved by the marriage of Orsino and Viola.

Olivia's reaction to and notion of love balance with Orsino's, as she seems completely opposed to his romantic and exc

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