Read the extract below and answer the question: ...... Lady, you are the cruell'st she alive if you will lead these graces to the grave And leave the world ...
...... Lady, you are the cruell'st she alive if you will lead these graces to the grave
And leave the world no copy.
(Act 1, Scene 5)
Who is speaking and to whom?
Answer Details
The speaker is Viola and she is speaking to Olivia. The extract is from Act 1, Scene 5 of William Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night". Viola is disguised as a man named Cesario and is working as a servant for Duke Orsino, who is in love with Olivia. In this scene, Viola (as Cesario) is sent to woo Olivia on behalf of Duke Orsino, but Olivia falls in love with Viola (as Cesario) instead. Viola (as Cesario) speaks this line to Olivia, expressing her frustration that Olivia's beauty and grace will go to waste if she does not marry and have children.