Malvolio- “…and yet to crush it a little, it would bow to me…” (II.v.143-145)
Malvolio is referring to the mysterious abbreviation “M.O.A.I.” He initially realizes that all the letters are in his name, and thinks that, although it looks difficult, it’ll end up being an easy code to crack. After he reads the letter, he becomes hell-bent on getting Olivia to be with him, but he doesn’t realize that the letter was written by Maria, who is attempting to prank Malvolio into thinking Olivia wants him. I feel like Malvolio, after reading, went from just liking Olivia to being in love with her, because of the letter, but Maria’s prank is obviously working in her favor up to this point.
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I might choose a word with a bit more severity than "prank." Maria is messing with Malvolio's life, really. A prank wouldn't (usually) cause that much (intentional) damage.
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