In the play Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare, there were many characters whose presence was essential. Other than the main character, Olivia played an important role. She has a key role in the conflict of the main plot. As well as many of the sub-plots. Olivia is involved in the love plot more than any other plot. Duke Orsino is very much in love with her. Even though he has not really seen or actually …showed first 75 words of 378 total…

…showed last 75 words of 378 total…they said how much she loved him. After reading the letters, Malvolio began to fall in love with her. Overall, Olivia is one who seems very important in Twelfth Night besides the main character. She is involved with almost every plot in some way. She is especially involved in the main conflict of the play. Some of those plots would even be unattainable without her. In conclusion, Olivia was an essential part of the play.