JAMB - Literature In English (2001 - No. 24)
The traditional verse form of speech as dialogue in Twelfth Night is used to symbolize the
impressiveness of the character
distinction between verse and prose
function of poetry in the play
traditionlity of the play
Explanation
In Twelfth Night, Shakespeare uses verse (typically iambic pentameter) for more elevated, serious or formal moments, often when characters like Orsino or Viola speak. Prose is used for more casual, comedic, or lower-class characters (like Sir Toby or Feste). This distinction helps to highlight differences in social class of the characters.
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