'HER C'S, HER U'S, AND HER T'S: WHY THAT?' A NEW REPLY FOR SIR ANDREW AGUECHEEK.

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  • Author(s): Scragg, Leah
  • Source:
    Review of English Studies. Feb91, Vol. 42 Issue 165, p1-16. 16p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      Letters in literature; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Alphabet; Early modern English drama
    • Subject Terms:
      England
    • Abstract:
      Discusses a passage in Act II, Scene V of William Shakespeare's play 'Twelfth Night,' about a letter written to Malvolio ostensibly by Olivia. Andrew Aguecheek's confusion about the letters of the alphabet mentioned in the letter; Self-exposure at work in Malvolio's perusal of the superscription; Difference that exists between Malvolio's response to the letter's direction and his interpretation of its contents; Contrast between a certain passage and the lines relating to the spelling of Malvolio's own name.