The Twelfth Night marks the end of the festive culture. The title is speculated to come from the Epiphany which is on January 6th, twelve days after Christmas. The twelfth night marks the last day of the season. The last days are the beginning of the end of the last days of festivities. To underscore the end of the “festive culture,” Shakespeare utilizes the character Feste the Clown. Shakespeare is able to create a “doubling” effect or give duel symbolism to Feste indicated by his name and the attributes given to the character. His name, Feste, means a festive one or festering. Shakespeare’s double meanings cleverly add to the important themes or in the play.
Margarete Villalobos
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